Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester

Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office among measures to devolve power away from London

Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester

TL;DR

  • Andy Burnham plans to move parts of the Prime Minister's office to Manchester.
  • The proposal aims to devolve power away from London and address regional inequality.
  • Burnham is considered the favorite to become Prime Minister and intends to prioritize devolution.
  • He has previously called for devolved settlements for all UK regions and a law to equalize living standards.
  • It is unclear if he will follow advice to split the Treasury or create a new growth ministry in the north.