New UK leader Andy Burnham caps a busy first week with a part-time office move to Manchester
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had a busy first week, making several symbolic economic announcements and undertaking extensive travel. A key initiative is the establishment of "No.
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Open questions and key claims
Regional mayors will be given a leading role in UK economic policy.
No 10 North aims to rebalance power and correct the concentration of decision-making power in London.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner stated that the first-week actions are a 'down payment' indicating they 'get it'.
Andy Burnham is moving part of Downing Street to Manchester, establishing 'Number 10 North'.
Number 10 North will house devolution and local growth policy functions, moving them from the housing ministry and Treasury.
The new Manchester-based operation will be led by civil servants within a restructured Office of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The national economic council (NEC) has been revived by the new prime minister.
Andy Burnham has capped his first week as UK Prime Minister with a part-time office move to Manchester.
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