Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited the Scottish government to collaborate on a new regional economic development deal, emphasizing the need for more local power. During his visit to North Lanarkshire, he expressed a desire for devolution to extend beyond Holyrood, aiming to empower communities across Scotland.
Burnham highlighted the importance of moving past constitutional debates to focus on immediate solutions for citizens. He acknowledged ongoing local government reforms in Scotland but urged for a quicker pace, while also calling for an end to divisive politics between the Scottish and UK governments.