Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has laid out a 10-year plan detailing his vision for a significant transfer of power across Britain, aiming to 'lift Britain back up.' His proposals, outlined in an upcoming policy speech, focus on achieving the biggest-ever devolution of powers. The Times reports that Burnham wants mayors to help cut the benefits bill, while the Daily Mail highlights potential tax raids on the middle classes as part of his decade-long strategy.
The i Paper's headline, "Burnham vows to 'lift Britain back up' with biggest ever power transfer," encapsulates the ambition of his initiative. The Financial Times also reported on his plan to "raise living standards nationwide" over the next decade. The Daily Telegraph echoed this sentiment, stating, "Burnham: Give me 10 years to fix Britain."
These pronouncements from Burnham come as other national newspapers focus on different stories. The Daily Star features "Princess in peaks condition," referring to Catherine, Princess of Wales, completing the Three Peaks Challenge for a hospital where she received cancer treatment. The Daily Mirror also noted her effort with the headline "My chance to give something back."
Other front pages include the Metro's "All hands off deck!" and The Sun's "Jude, Jude, Jude, come on & do the Congo," referencing the England team's upcoming World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Guardian, meanwhile, raises concerns with its headline, "Alarm raised over growing role of private equity firms."