Burnham Calls for Increased Regional Empowerment Ahead of Devolution Summit Andy Burnham, the leader of the Labour Party, has expressed his desire to offer more regional empowerment in the lead-up to the devolution summit. The summit, which is set to take place in Glasgow, will bring together Scottish and Welsh leaders to discuss the next stage of devolution. Burnham emphasized the importance of devolution in Scotland, stating that the UK government must work with the Scottish government to ensure that any devolution proposals respect the country's autonomy. He also highlighted the need for the UK government to support the Scottish government's proposals for further devolution, which aim to boost Scotland's economy. The Labour leader's comments come as the UK government prepares to meet with Scottish and Welsh leaders to discuss the next stage of devolution. The summit is expected to focus on the transfer of powers and resources from the UK government to the Scottish and Welsh governments. Burnham's call for increased regional empowerment is part of the Labour Party's efforts to promote greater autonomy for Scotland and Wales. The party has long advocated for greater devolution and has proposed a number of measures to support the development of regional economies. The devolution summit is expected to be a key moment in the ongoing debate about the future of devolution in the UK. With the UK government facing pressure to deliver on its promises of greater autonomy for Scotland and Wales, Burnham's comments are likely to be closely watched by politicians and observers alike.