Burnham offers Scotland cooperation on devolved powers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to work with the Scottish Government to move beyond what he called the “old politics of conflict” between Westminster and Scotland.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham made an offer. He proposed more local power in Scotland.

The plan would give local job help. Power would move from the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Scottish Government would shape the plan.

First Minister John Swinney accepted the offer. He wanted to bring more powers to Scotland.

Burnham's view on new independence votes stayed the same. He wanted practical help, not arguments about Scotland's future.

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