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Oct 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Burnham urges Swinney to work on Scottish devolution
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On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham invited SNP leader John Swinney to work together on deeper Scottish devolution, including devolving jobs support. Burnham said politicians should focus on solutions “right now” and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence; he rejected a new independence vote.
WHO: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT: Burnham urged SNP leader John Swinney to work together on deeper Scottish devolution and devolving jobs support.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: Scotland, United Kingdom
WHY: Burnham said politicians should focus on immediate solutions and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
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