Should Burnham run part of his government from a "Northern Number 10" in Manchester?

Andy Burnham, the current Prime Minister, is establishing a 'Northern Number 10' in Manchester as part of efforts to devolve power from Westminster and address regional inequalities. The initiative involves relocating part of the prime ministerial operation northwards, with recent announcements and media coverage in July 2026 highlighting both support for greater northern influence and criticism over costs and potential cronyism. It forms part of broader plans for devolution, council house building and resetting cost-of-living policies.