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Burnham urges Scotland to devolve powers despite referendum ban

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC · How we work

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged Scotland to devolve powers to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Burnham said a Scottish independence referendum remains off limits despite earlier border-poll comments.
First Minister John Swinney said he wants as many powers as possible for Scotland's Parliament.
Scotland's government proposed replacing 32 councils with six regional authorities and 120-160 community authorities.
A review of the regional reform is underway, with a report expected in December.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged Scotland to devolve powers to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Burnham said a Scottish independence referendum remains off limits despite earlier border-poll comments.
First Minister John Swinney said he wants as many powers as possible for Scotland's Parliament.
Scotland's government proposed replacing 32 councils with six regional authorities and 120-160 community authorities.
A review of the regional reform is underway, with a report expected in December.