No10 North plans shift of power from London

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is opening No10 North in Manchester to shift economic decision-making away from London, aiming to empower regional areas, accelerate devolution, and position No10 North as a 'situation room for growth' that will host the revived National Economic Council with ministers and regional mayors. The plan has drawn support from Burnham and allies while drawing opposition skepticism from Conservative critics who question whether devolution will translate into national change.