Plan to move part of Whitehall to Manchester seems popular but would involve major logistical challenges and costs

Andy Burnham has promised "the biggest rebalancing of power" the country has seen, in his first major speech explaining what he will do if, almost certainly when, he becomes prime…

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The prime minister in waiting is seeking an interim base in the city centre before Ancoats site is completed in 2028

Andy Burnham is bringing Downing Street to Manchester. The landmark plans for a Northern government hub were announced in Burnham’s speech on 29 June, in which he said that “No 10…

Plan to move part of Whitehall to Manchester seems popular but would involve major logistical challenges and costs

Burnham may make use of Heron House, an office building which already has high security measures in place, while a long-term location is developed elsewhere in Manchester