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Manchester reacts to Burnham's plan for 'No. 10 North' office
Published 20 July 2026 · politics
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to rewire how Britain is governed by shifting power away from London
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to rewire how Britain is governed by shifting power away from London to the regions.
His proposed "No. 10 North" office in Manchester has become a symbol of that ambition, though the site is not expected to be ready until 2028.
In the meantime, his team is reportedly seeking temporary office space in the city he previously led as mayor, credited with transforming it into the UK's fastest-growing city region.
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Manchester, UK. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 21, 2026 • 4:00 AM IST · Updated: July 21, 2026 • 4:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to rewire how Britain is governed by shifting power away from London to the regions.
His proposed "No. 10 North" office in Manchester has become a symbol of that ambition, though the site is not expected to be ready until 2028. In the meantime, his team is reportedly seeking temporary office space in the city he previously led as mayor, credited with transforming it into the UK's fastest-growing city region.
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Manchester, UK.
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