Dossier
local first principle
Coverage of local first principle in the Nexus archive.
- Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live
Andy Burnham will introduce a devolution plan emphasizing a 'local first' principle, requiring ministers to justify retaining powers in Whitehall rather than devolving them. The plan aims to reduce English regions' reliance on central government funding for projects and includes proposals for mayors to oversee schools, GPs, and childcare providers through health and education commissioners.