LIVE: UK's Andy Burnham delivers speech on economy

Westminster broken after decades of decline

Burnham argues that 10 years of Brexit turbulence and 20 years of falling living standards since 2008 have left Westminster dysfunctional, with adversarial politics eroding public trust.

Ending tribal politics for collaborative problem-solving

He proposes breaking from finger-pointing and point-scoring to build cross-party coalitions focused on long-term problem-solving rather than short-term political gains.

Creating Number 10 North to rewire Britain

A new extended Prime Minister's Office based in Manchester will serve as the nerve center to redistribute power and resources to all UK regions and nations.

Biggest rebalancing of power from Whitehall to local areas

Burnham argues growth cannot be ordered top-down but must be nurtured from the bottom up, giving regions control over housing, transport, and economic development.

Greater Manchester as the proven model

He cites delivering 1,000 youth work placements through local business partnerships as proof that place-first collaboration outperforms centralized Westminster control.

Manchesterism rejects trickle-down economics

The vision emphasizes public intervention, sound local finances, and place-based collaboration to create 'good growth' rather than relying on market forces alone.

German-style equivalent living standards nationwide

Proposing to borrow from Germany's basic law, the plan aims for equivalent living conditions in every postcode, supporting industrial towns like Port Talbot, coastal areas, and rural economies.