# Burnham’s Devolution Promise Falls Flat | Belfast News

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Published: 2026-06-29T13:47:37+00:00
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Andy Burnham’s debut speech as potential PM promises sweeping devolution—but critics say it’s all smoke without substance. While he touts a “Number 10 North” in Manchester to decentralize power, SNP and Greens slam the plan as England-centric, lacking real detail for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. SNP leader Dave Doogan calls it “empty rhetoric,” pointing to Burnham’s continued support for Brexit and austerity as proof he’s not serious about devolving real power. The Greens add that Scotland’s energy and employment rights were ignored, and warn that without genuine autonomy—including the right to another independence referendum—Burnham’s vision rings hollow. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cbe58fc1adcb777e

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