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  1. 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.
  2. Andy Burnham asked Caroline Simpson to lead the new devolution body planned for Manchester's 'No 10 North'.
  3. 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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  1. Andy Burnham launched the 'No.10 North' initiative in Manchester, aiming to shift power away from Westminster and challenge the status quo.Sub-event
  2. Andy Burnham left Westminster for Greater Manchester on July 25, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Office setup is planned in Manchester for the new nerve centre aimed at balancing power concentration in London.Sub-event
  4. Burnham establishes 'North' as a nerve centre to shift government power away from Westminster.1 source

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Burnham seeks to shift government operations north, leading to the appointment of a head for these northern government operations. All 2 developments

Within 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.

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