Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham creates a new power hub in Manchester
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established a secondary government office in Manchester, dubbed 'No. 10 North.' The move is intended to decentralize power and stimulate economic growth outside of London.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in British administrative tradition and reflects a political strategy to address regional economic disparities.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Britain has a new hub of power: a bland modern office block about 165 miles (260 kilometers) from the prime minister’s official London office and residence at 10 Downing St.
The Manchester low-rise is home to “No. 10 North,” the flagship of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to be a different kind of U.K. leader . Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester before vaulting back into national politics , and one of his first acts was to set up a branch office in the city. It’s both symbol of and engine for his pledge to give local leaders more powers and spread economic growth around the country.
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