SNP must devolve more power to local communities, Labour figures say

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 07:38 · Archive

Scottish Labour politicians have called on the SNP to give more power to local communities, citing English examples.

Scottish Labour politicians have called on the SNP to devolve greater power to local communities and regions. Jackie Baillie and Ian Murray have used the comparison to Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' initiative to argue that Scotland should adopt a similar approach to unlocking the potential of towns, cities and regions across the country.

Murray has characterised the SNP's current approach as a 'control mindset' that needs to change. Both politicians suggest that by following Burnham's model of empowering local areas, Scotland could better harness the power and potential of communities nationwide.

How it is being reported

• SNP need to change their control mindset - Ian MurrayThe Prime Minister, Andy Burnham was in Scotland last week with a call to unleash the power and potential of Scotland’s towns, cities and regions right across the country.Edinburgh Evening News · 21 Oct, 16:58
• 'Motherwellism': Why SNP needs to stop hoarding power and give it to the people – Jackie BaillieScotland needs to learn from the success of Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ projectThe Scotsman · 21 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Jackie Baillie · Ian Murray · Andy Burnham · SNP · Scotland

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