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UK PM Andy Burnham opens 'Number 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is establishing a new office, "Number 10 North," in Manchester to decentralize power and resources away from London. This initiative aims to address decades of centralized control and foster economic growth by devolving more authority to local communities across England. Burnham intends to work from Manchester at least one day a week, viewing the new hub as a critical component in rebalancing the nation's power structures. AI

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UK PM Andy Burnham opens 'Number 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK PM Burnham aims for day a week in Manchester as part of ‘rebalancing power’

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was to open his newly created northern office on Friday, as he bids to launch his flagship move to reverse decades of centralising power over England in London. Ahead of officially opening his “Number 10 North” hub in Manchester, Burnham – who …