# Burnham proposes devolution partnership with Scottish government

Date: 2026

Speaking in Scotland on 16 October 2026, Prime Minister [Andy Burnham](/people/andy-burnham) proposed working with the Scottish government to push powers and funding down to local areas. He invited First Minister [John Swinney](/people/john-swinney) to talks on employment support and regional decision-making, framing the plan as cooperation rather than a transfer of legal powers.

## People

- Andy Burnham: https://factrail.ai/people/andy-burnham

## Sources

- https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/16/andy-burnham-scotland-devolution-speech-reform-uk-documentary-jenrick-farage-latest-news-updates
- https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-in-scotland-16-october-2026

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/burnham-offers-scotland-regional-devolution-cooperation-2026-10-16