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Milburn: We face 'fundamental breakdown of democracy'

The country faces a ‘fundamental breakdown of democracy’ which can only be changed by a shift in mindset, former health secretary Alan Milburn has told council leaders.

By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2025

The country faces a ‘fundamental breakdown of democracy' which can only be changed by a shift in mindset, former health secretary Alan Milburn has told council leaders.

According to the Blair-era politician, ‘the era of Whitehall knows best is over…the next frontier is fiscal devolution.'

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