PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first full day working from No 10 North, a new government office in Manchester. This move is part of a plan to shift political power and decision-making away from London to other regions of the UK.Key Facts
- No 10 North is a government office branch in Manchester linked to Downing Street.
- Up to 300 civil servants are expected to work there by the end of next year.
- Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will regularly work from this site.
- The National Economic Council will meet in Manchester to discuss economic challenges.
- The goal is to move some decisions on local growth and devolution from London-based departments to Manchester.
- Burnham plans to work with business groups to boost growth and investment in the regions.
- The long-term base for No 10 North will be in a new government building in Manchester’s Ancoats area, expected by 2032.
- The move follows efforts by previous governments to reduce the number of civil servants in London.
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