Andy Burnham Vows to Transfer Power to Local Leaders with ‘No. 10 North’ If He Becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham appears poised to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister next month. In a recent statement, he outlined a plan to shift authority away from London. Burnham proposes establishing a new office in Manchester dubbed “No. 10 North.” The initiative is intended to give local leaders greater funding. It also aims to increase local control over policy decisions. Burnham says the move would rebalance power within the country. He positions the plan as a major decentralisation effort. If he takes office, the proposal could be implemented within his first year.