- 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.
Andy Burnham left Westminster for Greater Manchester on July 25, 2026.
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Updated Jul 25
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What happened
Andy Burnham left Westminster for Greater Manchester on July 25, 2026.
Who's involved
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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
Related events
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- Andy Burnham served as mayor of Greater Manchester while Kogan explained the independent commission process.
Coverage
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