Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live

According to The Guardian, Andy Burnham opened a new Manchester office—No 10 North—on Friday, marking the first working day of a government hub designed to move economic decision-making away from London. The Prime Minister is chairing the inaugural meeting of the national economic council at the site. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner appeared on BBC Radio 4 to say the administration is on borrowed time to turn the country around, pointing to recent announcements including a bus fare cap, a VAT cut on electricity bills, and support for pubs and clubs as evidence the government understands public frustration over living costs.

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