Burnham and Swinney Agree to Disagree | Belfast News

New PM Andy Burnham’s first call with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney ended with a clear message: independence is off the table for now, as Burnham insists they’ll “agree to disagree” on the constitutional issue. But beyond that, the conversation was upbeat, with Burnham pushing for a “new kind of politics” focused on tackling the cost of living and energy bills — issues he’s already coordinating with leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland. Swinney, while acknowledging Scotland’s parliamentary majority for a referendum, invited Burnham to visit Scotland soon. The UK government confirms Burnham’s priority is delivering practical, tangible help for families — not constitutional change — as he prepares to meet all devolved leaders in person across the UK. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a539218ee3c8adbc