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Think-tank founder to advise Burnham

The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on devolution and local government.

By Dan Peters, Martin Ford | 04 August 2026
Andy Burnham © Scottish Government/flickr

The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on devolution and local government.

Executive director of the Future Governance Forum Nathan Yeowell will advise Burnham on one of the Government's flagship agendas.

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