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Prime Minister Burnham to meet devolved leaders in October

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to host a summit this autumn, attended by the first ministers of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Downing Street confirmed the meeting will happen at the National Economic Council in October, aiming to discuss "good growth in every postcode across the UK". Burnham, who became prime minister in July, is currently on a listening tour, visiting south Wales on Thursday.

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