Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
Labour leader Andy Burnham has announced plans for a summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers in October to boost the UK economy. During a visit to Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, Burnham met workers, apprentices and senior executives. He suggested Wales and Scotland could deepen devolution by following England's model of giving more powers to cities and regions under mayors.
Burnham is open to discussions about transferring control of policing in Wales to the Welsh government and the Senedd. The National Economic Council, created by Gordon Brown's UK government, will convene the summit. Burnham aims for every leader in the country to be committed to ensuring good jobs in every community. Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomed the announcement but emphasized the need for the promised funds.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney stated he would work constructively with other parts of the UK to build an economy that benefits people and the planet.
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