Heron House in Manchester is now home to No10 North - a stark contrast to the cramped corridors and offices of 10 Downing Street which has been home to British PMs since the 18th Century

So-called 'King of the North' Andy Burnham is adamant he will work from Manchester - where his family lives and he used to be mayor - at least one day a week.

Power has been too centralised in Britain and tackling that is key to progress and prosperity. This initiative is ambitious: we’re remaking the state, says UK prime minister Andy…