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Totally Rewired - Can Burnham really do government differently?

Politics
United Kingdom
Started August 29, 2026

Totally Rewired - Can Burnham really do government differently? melissa.ittoo Fri, 28/08/2026 - 15:48 The Guardian's Kiran Stacey joins the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and social media games. 1 Podcast Institute for Government No Devolution Public services Civil service Cabinet Government reshuffle Social care Criminal justice Prisons Local government Labour Prime minister Burnham government Number 10 Number 10 North No Andy Burnham has c...

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
Public services in Greater Manchester should be evaluated on the outcomes they deliver, not just the processes they follow.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
The promises made by Burnham regarding social care reform are overly ambitious and unrealistic.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
Burnham's government must prioritize mental health services to address the growing crisis in the region.
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Labour's decentralisation agenda will founder because Westminster politicians will ultimately reclaim control when local decisions produce unpopular outcomes.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
Any government claiming to work differently must prove it by publishing how decisions are made internally and admitting mistakes publicly.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
The success of Burnham's government will depend on its ability to collaborate with local businesses and organizations.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
The government lacks the political will to challenge entrenched interests in the NHS, prison service, and local government unions to achieve real change.
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Innovative governance requires a balance of traditional and modern approaches to meet public expectations.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
Andy Burnham's appointment signals Labour will genuinely decentralise power away from Westminster to local leaders and regions.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 29, 2026
Burnham's government should prioritize devolution of powers to effectively address local needs.
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