General · 30 June 2026

Burnham plans new No 10 unit in Manchester

Andy Burnham, set to become the next Prime Minister, has outlined plans for a new No 10 unit based in Manchester. This unit would aim to rebalance power away from Whitehall by giving English regions more control over housing and transport. He also wants to promote "equivalent living conditions" across Britain, drawing inspiration from the German constitution.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 June 2026 at 10:00

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