Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – as it happened

Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield, announced plans to establish No Ten North in Manchester, positioning the city as a secondary seat of government power. Speaking in a major policy address today, Burnham promised what he called the biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen, framing devolution as central to his vision for governance. According to The Guardian, the announcement marks a significant shift in how Burnham is positioning himself within Labour's leadership conversation.

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