- 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 launched the 'No.10 North' initiative in Manchester, aiming to shift power away from Westminster and challenge the status quo.
Plans are underway to establish a new No 10 department in Manchester, with Louise Haigh overseeing the new growth mission.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Plans are underway to establish a new No 10 department in Manchester, with Louise Haigh overseeing the new growth mission.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Manchester
city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States
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Louise Haigh
British politician
Related events
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- Andy Burnham attended a meeting in Manchester to advance his 'No 10 North' devolution plan, which is supported by Angela Rayner.
- Andy Burnham visited Northern Ireland to discuss the UK-wide growth agenda and local issues with devolved leaders.
- Greater Manchester adopted a successful regeneration model from London, with Andy Burnham involved in the partnership.