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Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’

Andy Burnham, widely expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has pledged to set up a No 10 North in Manchester as the 'nerve centre of a rewired Britain', promising the 'biggest rebalancing of power' in the country's history. His speech, delivered in Manchester, outlined a devolution agenda aimed at spreading wealth and growth, while a report from the Resolution Foundation highlights that regional income divides have barely changed in 30 years.

2 outlets · 5 articles Jun 29

UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker widely expected to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister, will set out a vision on Monday to shift power from London to the regions and raise living standards. His proposals draw on a 10-point plan from his book Head North and include creating a Number 10 North office. Opposition figures have criticised the approach while Burnham has defended his fiscal record.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jun 28

Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief

Adm Sir Tony Radakin, former chief of the defence staff, said the UK falls short of the level of defence commitment required to pass the 'Moscow test', potentially forcing the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, to find more funding. The warning comes amid criticism of the government's defence investment plan, which was published after delays and following the resignation of defence secretary John Healey.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jun 28