# Andy Burnham must help unwind England's over-centralised state

The Guardian editorial argues that England's government is too centralised, concentrating too much power in Westminster. It calls on Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to use his influence to champion deeper devolution and unbundle state control. The piece matters because it frames local leadership as key to reforming UK governance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/31/the-guardian-view-on-englands-centralised-state-andy-burnham-must-unbundle-it) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:32:06 GMT