No. 10 North
Coverage of No. 10 North in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham vows to 'rewire' Britain
Andy Burnham, the UK’s likely next prime minister, pledged to decentralize political power by establishing 'No. 10 North' in Manchester. He cited Greater Manchester's growth as a case study for devolution, aiming to 'rewire' Britain's governance structure.
- Burnham vows seismic shift of power away from London if elected UK leader
Andy Burnham, leading the Labour leadership contest, pledged a 10-year plan to devolve powers over housing, transport, and utilities from Westminster to regional and local authorities. He proposed establishing a 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to coordinate this shift, arguing centralized governance has hindered economic growth and living standards.
- Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
Andy Burnham, likely next UK leader, pledged to decentralize power by granting local governments greater autonomy and relocating part of the prime minister’s office to northwest England. He outlined a 10-year economic plan focused on regional growth, infrastructure investment, and utility reforms, emphasizing a shift from London-centric governance.