Burnham to create ‘No. 10 North’ as U.K. PM, oversee massive decentralisation

Andy Burnham, who is likely to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (U.K.) previewed his economic policy on Monday, emphasising devolution of economic powers from London, towards the regions of England, as well as to Scotland and Wales. The former Greater Manchester Mayor, who returned to the U.K. Parliament in Westminster exactly a week ago after winning a byelection, said he would create an extension of the Prime Minister’s office in Manchester — a ‘No.10 North’ — to oversee and enable the devolution. Also read: The revolving door at 10 Downing StreetMr.

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