Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North | TheBriefWire
Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North
Published 29 June 2026 ยท europe
Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayor UK politics live โ latest updates Andy Burnham has asked the current chief
Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayor UK politics live โ latest updates Andy Burnham has asked the current chief executive of the Greater Manchester combined authority to be his deputy chief of staff, leading the new No 10 North, if as expected he becomes prime minister in three weeksโ time. Caroline Simpson, who worked closely with Burnham when he was mayor, will be based in Manchester to oversee the devolution of power and resources across the UK that he promised would transform the country. Continue reading...
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 8:51 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 9:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayor UK politics live โ latest updates Andy Burnham has asked the current chief executive of the Greater Manchester combined authority to be his deputy chief of staff, leading the new No 10 North, if as expected he becomes prime minister in three weeksโ time.
Caroline Simpson, who worked closely with Burnham when he was mayor, will be based in Manchester to oversee the devolution of power and resources across the UK that he promised would transform the country.