Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?
Andy Burnham, the recently appointed prime minister, is proposing a major shift of authority from Westminster to regional bodies across Britain. The plan aims to give local governments greater control over policy and funding. Analysts warn that the success of the reform may be limited by under‑resourced councils, uneven financial monitoring and the erosion of local journalism, which could hinder accountability.