Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver good growth in every postcode" by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to become the UK's next prime minister.

In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities to drive economic growth locally, replacing the current top-down national model.