Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live

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Plan set to transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects

Under a new “local first” principle, Andy Burnham will instruct ministers to justify why powers should remain in Whitehall rather than be devolved.

As well as greater control over technical education for teenagers, announced by the government this week, some of those close to the prime minister have called for mayors to oversee schools, GPs and childcare providers through health and education commissioners – a similar role to that played by police and crime commissioners.

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