The idea has emerged as a symbol of Andy Burnham's determination to decentralise power from Westminster.

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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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 idea has emerged as a symbol of Andy Burnham's determination to decentralise power from Westminster.

Andy Burnham is set to unveil plans to transfer power from Whitehall to a “Number 10 in the North" in a speech in Manchester.

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