Andy Burnham will promise to lead a 10-year mission to drive up living standards in his first major speech since returning to Westminster. The PM hopeful is widely expected to enter No10 on July 20 as the prospect of a rival leadership bid fades. With only weeks to go, he will start to set out his agenda, beginning with a highly-anticipated speech in Manchester this morning.
Speech to Focus on Devolution and Economy
His speech is expected to centre on a radical bid to take power out of Westminster. Mr Burnham is expected to say: 'I am going to try to give Britain the circuit-breaker it needs by taking power from the centre, giving it to the places and people who can use it best.' The speech will focus on the economy and devolution, with plans to shift authority from central government to local communities.
Timeline to Power
If no other candidate enters the leadership race, Mr Burnham could enter Downing Street on July 20. He is under pressure to spell out just what he would do with power. Today's speech marks his first major public address since returning to Westminster, setting the tone for his anticipated premiership.
