The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'

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The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'

The Sunday newspapers discuss Andy Burnham's potential return to politics, his influence on a revised defense investment plan, and his upcoming economic strategy. …

Andy Burnham - and what he might do as prime minister - features heavily in most of Sunday's papers. According to the Observer , external , he is "actively considering" a return to frontline politics for David Miliband, who was foreign secretary under Gordon Brown. With Ed Miliband also reported to be in line for a role in Burnham's Cabinet, some insiders fear the return of what's referred to as a "psychodrama" between the brothers; others say they're likely to balance each other out. A spokesman for Burnham says no jobs have been offered. According to the Sunday Times , external , Burnham has played a part in one long-delayed government policy. The paper understands that he has signed off a revised defence investment plan which will divert cash from warships to drones. Under the headline "devolution revolution", the Sunday Mirror previews , external Burnham's own policy announcement - a speech on Monday in which he will outline an economic strategy that sends money to regional mayors. The Sunday Telegraph focuses , external on comments by Louise Haigh, a top ally of Burnham, calling for a "sharp increase in capital gains tax", and for the government to be allowed to borrow more. The Sun on Sunday reports , external that Cabinet minister Nick Thomas Symonds has been accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a female MP. A Cabinet Office spokesperson says "no evidence of improper behaviour was found and no further action was taken". …

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