{
  "id": 4889582,
  "title": "Burnham says the government is central to his ‘triple helix’ plan for growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/burnham-says-the-government-is-central-to-his-triple-helix-plan-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:48:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/burnham-says-the-government-is-central-to-his-triple-helix-plan-for-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Burnham, speaking as Prime Minister, emphasized the importance of politicians in his \"triple helix\" approach to economic growth. This model involves collaboration between universities, businesses, and the government to foster economic development. The triple helix concept was initially proposed by economic theorists Henry Etzkowitz and Loet Leydesdorff in the 1990s. Burnham argued that devolution provides a clear answer to the question of who drives growth, advocating for the full authority of central government in partnership with HM Treasury. He announced the establishment of \"Number 10 North\" to focus on this strategy.\n\nBurnham's \"triple helix approach\" aims to build a pro-business culture and an innovation-led economy across the UK. The Prime Minister has already cut two taxes, including reducing business rates by 20% for pubs and music venues, and removing VAT from household energy bills. In response to a question from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, Burnham declined to rule out potential tax increases.\n\nCritics, such as M&S and Tesco executives, have called on Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to avoid targeting businesses with further tax hikes. In the same address, Burnham addressed the UK's economic challenges, attributing some issues to a \"failed economic model\" that doesn't benefit everyone. He argued for public control over services like transport and water, criticizing privatisation as a \"leaking monument to the private interest.\" Burnham emphasized a \"place-first, not party-first\" approach to reassert basic standards for Britain, such as ensuring no one sleeps rough or has an illegal waste tip in their community.",
  "summary": "Andy Burnham has said politicians are central to his “theory of growth” in his first statement in the House of Commons as Prime Minister. Addressing MPs from all parties, Burnham said his ideas for the UK economy centres on a “triple helix approach to economic development” in which universities, businesses and the government foster economic growth. The [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}