Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North
Summary
Andy Burnham plans to make Caroline Simpson, current chief executive of the Greater Manchester combined authority, his deputy chief of staff if he becomes prime minister. She will lead No 10 North, a new office focused on giving more power and resources to regions outside London to help improve the economy and public services across the UK.Key Facts
- Caroline Simpson is expected to become deputy chief of staff in Andy Burnham’s government.
- Simpson currently leads the Greater Manchester combined authority and manages a £3 billion annual budget.
- No 10 North will be based in Manchester and oversee power and resource devolution across the UK.
- The new office aims to increase public ownership of utilities, re-industrialize areas, and regenerate towns.
- Simpson has a background in local government and regional development in the north-west of England.
- Burnham already appointed James Purnell as his chief of staff while building his government team.
- Simpson’s leadership style is described as effective and action-oriented by officials who worked with her.
- Simpson’s departure will trigger a search for a new chief executive at Greater Manchester combined authority during an important local election.
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