Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester

Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office as part of measures to devolve power away from London

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Andy Burnham is planning to move parts of the No 10 operation to Manchester as part of measures to devolve power away from London.

The Makerfield MP will say next week he wants to transfer parts of the prime minister’s office to the north should he become prime minister later this year.
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