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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Andy Burnham plans to spend part of his working week in Manchester if he becomes prime minister, splitting his time between Downing Street and the North West, signaling a commitment to devolving power from Westminster.
- He announced the creation of a new "No 10 North" unit in Manchester to oversee significant devolution of power to English regions, including control over housing, transport, and economic decisions.
- Burnham's approach would be unprecedented, as he might not make Downing Street his main residence, potentially becoming the first prime minister since Harold Wilson to not primarily live there.
- He is currently the only Labour MP to have announced a leadership bid and could become prime minister as early as 20 July if no other candidates emerge.
- Burnham emphasized that the political direction set by his government would be firm, aiming for the largest rebalancing of power in the UK's history.
