UK PM Burnham calls summit of devolved leaders to boost economy

During his first official visit to Wales as prime minister, Andy Burnham visited Tata steelworks in Port Talbot and announced he will convene a summit of the leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland this autumn. The meeting, to be held at the revived National Economic Council in October, aims to boost the UK economy. Burnham also suggested Wales and Scotland could consider deeper devolution following England's model of regional mayors, and expressed openness to devolving policing to Wales. The announcement comes amid concerns about the steel industry, with some workers at Tata's Llanwern plant on lighter duties due to cheap imports. Burnham said steel quotas would be kept under review. Reactions from devolved leaders were mixed, with Welsh Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams welcoming the revival but stressing the need for action, and Scottish First Minister John Swinney expressing willingness to work constructively.