Politics · 17 May 2026

Andy Burnham wants public control for energy, water

Essential services like energy and water could return to public ownership, impacting daily life for many. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham proposed a mass renationalisation programme as a central policy if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister. He stated that "deindustrialisation and privatisation" left places without good jobs and people unable to afford basics.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 May 2026 at 7:32

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