Andy Burnham plans “No 10 in the North” operation in Manchester 🇬🇧🏛️ Andy Burnham is planning to relocate parts of the Prime Minister’s Downing Street operation to Manchester if he enters No 10, in a move aimed at shifting power away from Westminster and strengthening devolution. The proposal would see elements of the civil service and Number 10 support functions based in the North, as part of Burnham’s wider push to reduce London-centric governance. Supporters say it reflects the need to rebalance decision-making across the UK, while critics argue it could create logistical challenges for running central government effectively. The idea has already sparked debate within political circles