Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie at the heart of Andy Burnham’s agenda should he become prime minister...

Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/andy-burnham-public-control-essentials-water-energy)

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