Ed Davey: Burnham's local government plan must not be "one-size-fits-all"

Ed Davey: Burnham's local government plan must not be "one-size-fits-all"

In response to Andy Burnham's first speech since announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey said:

"Struggling families and cash-strapped councils desperately need real change.

“We urgently need to shift power out of Whitehall and into the hands of local communities. But that has to mean actually listening to people and councils and giving them a real say over their areas – not imposing a one-size-fits-all answer from the top.

“The proof will be in the pudding. Andy Burnham has a very short window to turn this government around, end the chaos and deliver the change he has promised.”

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