Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office among measures to devolve power away from London

Burnham's political vision, termed 'Manchesterism', advocates for a blend of devolution and nationalisation, drawing inspiration from his tenure as Mayor of Manchester.

Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office among measures to devolve power away from London

The would-be prime minister is said to be looking to set up a 'No10 in the North' as part of his bid to decentralise power away from Westminster.

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Darren Jones, an ally of Keir Starmer, has ruled himself out of any Labour leadership contest

Andy Burnham is expected to say he wants to move parts of his Downing Street operation out of London if he becomes Prime Minister in his first major policy speech

The former Greater Manchester Mayor, who is a long-standing proponent of devolution, is set to say on Monday he would move funds away from central government to England's regions.