'Andy Burnham's vision is intoxicating - and, boy, does the country need it'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : But economists I've spoken to say devolution, along with reforming everything from the tax system and planning to social care on a local level could be enough to trigger the long overdue economic growth that will finally bring about improved living standards.
50% : We got a taste of what that could mean with Mr Burnham's devolution of employment support which, he claimed, could bring down the overall welfare bill, something that the government will be judged on.

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