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Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
By Alastair Grant And Jill Lawless, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime minister’s offic...
Key takeaway The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime minister’s office from London’s 10 Downing St.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
As San Antonio continues to navigate its own growth and development, the concept of decentralizing power and giving more autonomy to local leaders is worth considering. Andy Burnham's proposal to give local governments more control over areas like housing, welfare, and education could be an interesting model for cities like San Antonio, where community leaders often struggle to address unique local challenges. The idea of "good growth in every postcode" resonates with San Antonio's own efforts to balance growth and development across different neighborhoods and districts. While the specifics of Burnham's plan may not be directly applicable to San Antonio, the underlying principle of empowering local leaders to drive growth and development could be an important consideration for city officials and community leaders as they work to address the city's own challenges and opportunities. This approach could potentially help San Antonio tackle issues like transportation, infrastructure, and education in a more effective and sustainable way.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.The former mayor of Greater Manchester also said he would move part of the prime minister’s offic...
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