AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabour Leadership & Devolution: Andy Burnham used his first big post–Keir Starmer speech in Manchester to pitch “No 10 North” as a “nerve centre” for a “rewired Britain”, promising the “biggest rebalancing of power” away from Westminster, plus a 10-year push for “good growth in every postcode”, major council house building, and greater public control over utilities like water, energy and transport—while insisting he’ll stick to existing fiscal rules. Scrutiny Fight: Burnham also refused media questions after the speech, drawing criticism from Kemi Badenoch and Reform figures over lack of parliamentary accountability until MPs return in September. Costed Promises & Farming Politics: NFU president Tom Bradshaw warned against reopening inheritance tax changes affecting agricultural property, signalling a likely clash with any Burnham plans. Transport & Safety Law: Ministers signalled they may back a legal change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths, raising concerns from safety groups about crowded pavements. Local Government Watch: Birmingham announced major bin-collection changes in North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield from 30 June, including ending weekly black bins for a fortnightly alternating system. Tech & Children Online (Australia): Australia moved to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban, with its regulator pursuing possible non-compliance by major platforms.
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