Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham will lead the first meeting at No 10 North in Manchester, a new government office aimed at shifting power and economic decisions away from London to other UK regions. The office will focus on helping all parts of the UK grow and improve living standards by working closely with regional leaders.Key Facts
- No 10 North is a new branch of Downing Street located in Manchester, created to balance power across the UK.
- Andy Burnham will chair the national economic council (NEC), a government committee that includes senior ministers and regional mayors.
- The NEC aims to support economic growth, help build housing, improve public transport, and encourage local regeneration.
- Burnham is expected to work from No 10 North about once a week, closer to his local area in Makerfield.
- Other ministers from the north-west, like Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell, will also use the office regularly.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the focus on Manchester, urging broader attention to national issues.
- The creation of No 10 North follows earlier efforts for regional devolution and aims to improve equality in living standards between UK regions.
- Burnham paused a prisoner early release scheme and called for a review to ensure public safety after criticism from victims' families.
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