Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham's proposal for a 'No 10 North' in Manchester has drawn criticism. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey argued that Burnham's plan risks creating a new power bubble, neglecting communities outside London and Manchester. Sir Ed, dubbing Burnham “Avanti Andy”, stressed the need for the government to address the concerns of “overlooked” regions across the UK, from the Devon coast to Shetland's shores. Burnham is almost certain to become the next prime minister, having secured nominations from 322 Labour MPs.He also signalled a tougher stance on Israel in support of Gaza, apologising for the Labour Party's previous response to the conflict, saying it “didn't get it right”.In fullBurnham labelled ‘Avanti Andy’ as he is issued warning over London-Manchester power bubbleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham warned his ‘No 10 North’ plan risks creating a new power bubble
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham's proposal for a 'No 10 North' in Manchester has drawn criticism. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey argued that Burnham's plan risks creating a new power bubble, neglecting communities outside London and Manchester. Sir Ed, dubbing Burnham “Avanti Andy”, stressed the need for the government to address the concerns of “overlooked” regions across the UK, from the Devon coast to Shetland's shores. Burnham is almost certain to become the next prime minister, having secured nominations from 322 Labour MPs.He also signalled a tougher stance on Israel in support of Gaza, apologising for the Labour Party's previous response to the conflict, saying it “didn't get it right”.In fullBurnham labelled ‘Avanti Andy’ as he is issued warning over London-Manchester power bubbleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
