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Where else do government departments operate?
While No. 10 is famously in London, many government departments have offices and staff spread across the UK. Andy Burnham's proposal to create a new No. 10 division in Manchester is part of a broader push to move power and jobs out of the capital, aiming for a more even distribution of influence and opportunity nationwide.
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