Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester
Key takeaways
- Andy Burnham, who could enter No 10 later as soon as next month, will next week give his first major policy speech since winning the Makerfield seat.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is planning to move parts of the No 10 operation to Manchester as part of measures to devolve power away from London.
- The Makerfield MP will say next week he wants to transfer parts of the prime minister’s office to the north should he become prime minister later this year.
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Andy Burnham, who could enter No 10 later as soon as next month, will next week give his first major policy speech since winning the Makerfield seat. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreen Andy Burnham, who could enter No 10 later as soon as next month, will next week give his first major policy speech since winning the Makerfield seat. Photograph: Jon Super/APAndy Burnham 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
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is planning to move parts of the No 10 operation to Manchester as part of measures to devolve power away from London.
The Makerfield MP will say next week he wants to transfer parts of the prime minister’s office to the north should he become prime minister later this year.