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Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North

Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened No. 10 North in Manchester, creating a secondary seat of governance far from Whitehall.

Politics ·1 Aug 2026, 13:04 ·Clara West 5 min read
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North

Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North

Andy Burnham has opened a new northern government hub in Manchester, marking the start of his premiership with a suite of measures totaling £1.5 billion. The initiative aims to balance power between the capital and the regions, though critics have raised concerns regarding funding and the move's long-term impact.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 5 min read
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated No10 North in Manchester to serve as a base for decentralizing decision-making. The hub will host the National Economic Council to better integrate regional perspectives into national policy.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces mixed industry reaction as he prepares to lead UK government

Andy Burnham faces mixed industry reaction as he prepares to lead UK government

As Andy Burnham prepares to assume the premiership, he faces a mixed reception regarding his plans to shift political focus to Manchester and reform transport.

Politics ·20 Jul 2026, 03:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Andy Burnham plans to run government from new No 10 North base

Prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a 'No 10 North' base in Manchester as part of a programme to decentralise British governance.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham plans to open No 10 office in Manchester to devolve power

Andy Burnham is preparing to open a Manchester-based office to serve as an operational centre for his strategy to redistribute power and economic resources.

Politics ·5 Jul 2026, 01:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
The Guardian's founding family linked to Atlantic slave trade in new review

The Guardian's founding family linked to Atlantic slave trade in new review

A scholarly review commissioned by the Scott Trust determined that the newspaper's founder and nine of his eleven backers had links to the Atlantic slave trade.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 10:37 ·Clara West 3 min read