General · 24 June 2026

No 10 Could Move Part Of Its Work To Manchester

People outside London could see more government work carried out closer to home if the proposal goes ahead. Burnham is set to outline a plan to shift part of the prime minister's office to Manchester if he becomes prime minister, making it a key part of a wider push to share power across the country. A “Makerfield test” would check how policies affect his constituents.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 17:54

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