- Burnham plans a 'No10 of the North' in Manchester, aims to take over from Starmer on July 20, while Miliband works on opposing tax blueprints.
- Andy Burnham asked Caroline Simpson to lead the new devolution body planned for Manchester's 'No 10 North'.
- Burnham seeks to shift government operations north, leading to the appointment of a head for these northern government operations.
Andy Burnham aims to move power from Westminster, committing authority to Greater Manchester and establishing a northern nerve centre.
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Andy Burnham aims to move power from Westminster, committing authority to Greater Manchester and establishing a northern nerve centre.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Andy Burnham launched the 'No.10 North' initiative in Manchester, aiming to shift power away from Westminster and challenge the status quo.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham left Westminster for Greater Manchester on July 25, 2026.Sub-event
- Office setup is planned in Manchester for the new nerve centre aimed at balancing power concentration in London.Sub-event
Burnham establishes 'North' as a nerve centre to shift government power away from Westminster.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
- Andy Burnham's pledges are being discussed, noting that his current commitments are influenced by his past campaign work in Greater Manchester, with Norwich mentioned.
- John Healey announced a mayoral model similar to Greater Manchester, while leaders from Berkshire wrote to McMahon and Buckinghamshire's status was noted.
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North
Financial technology company
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- Andy Burnham proposed major devolution of power and funding, drawing on his experience as Greater Manchester mayor.
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- Burnham, Healey, and Skaith advocate for shifting power and promoting local growth away from Westminster.