Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech - UK politics live

Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a 'No 10 North' office in Manchester as part of a major policy speech. He argues that Westminster is broken and advocates for a shift in power away from the center to local regions to improve public trust and living standards.
Why it matters
This proposal represents a significant challenge to the traditional centralization of UK political power and highlights growing regional dissatisfaction with Westminster.
Burnham says the venue, the People’s History museum in Manchester, is one of his favourite places.
The article reports on a political speech using neutral language, focusing on the candidate's stated goals and criticisms of the current system.
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