Rayner, Powell and Haigh likely to regularly work from No 10 North
Summary
The UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is setting up a new government office called No 10 North in Manchester to help boost the country's economy. Senior ministers and staff, including Education Secretary Lucy Powell and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, plan to work there regularly, with the office expected to grow to 300 people.Key Facts
- No 10 North is a new government office based in Manchester city centre at Heron House.
- It aims to be an important driver of the UK's economy.
- Senior ministers like Lucy Powell, Angela Rayner, and Louise Haigh plan to work there.
- Andy Burnham will work there at least one day a week and bring his team from Greater Manchester.
- The office is expected to have around 300 staff within 18 months.
- Some London civil servants have concerns about moving, especially due to higher house prices in Manchester.
- The project plans to create a lasting government presence outside London.
- The new office will eventually move to a redeveloped brownfield site called the Manchester Digital Campus.
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