Outlining a “10-year mission” in his pitch to become prime minister, Andy Burnham says he wants to rebuild industry, give more power to mayors and establish a new office – “Number 10 of the North”.

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Andy Burnham admits his plan to raise living standards will take a decade

Andy Burnham, poised to lead Labour, will unveil a plan to shift power from London to Britain's regions, aiming to boost living standards through reindustrialisation and housing. …