- 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.
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What happened
Burnham seeks to shift government operations north, leading to the appointment of a head for these northern government operations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A devolution plan has moved functions to a new office in Manchester.Sub-event
Burnham announces political power rebalancing and Haigh is appointed to lead the new OPMC.1 source
- Andy Burnham aims to move power from Westminster, committing authority to Greater Manchester and establishing a northern nerve centre.Sub-event
Burnham proposes shifting civil service operations out of London.1 source
Burnham proposes moving political power from Parliament and setting up a northern government outpost in Manchester.1 source
Appointment of Caroline Simpson to head up government operations in the north.1 source
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The entities involved
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Manchester
city in Greater Manchester, England
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Westminster
area of the City of Westminster in the London Region in England
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Caroline Simpson
group chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
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- While serving as mayor, Andy Burnham has outlined growth theories and established a new office called North in Manchester.
- Andy Burnham attended a meeting in Manchester to advance his 'No 10 North' devolution plan, which is supported by Angela Rayner.
- Andy Burnham is seeking to transfer power out of Whitehall, with Angela Rayner assisting in efforts to weaken Westminster's grip.
- Burnham promotes decentralization to boost regional growth, while Glasgow seeks funding similar to Manchester's successful model.
- Andy Burnham addressed rural policy issues while in Westminster.