Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting at the new No 10 North in Manchester, marking a shift in power from central London to regional hubs.The initiative aims to decentralize governance, with ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh also operating from the site.Up to 300 civil servants are expected to join by late 2027.Burnham will chair a National Economic Council meeting, emphasizing devolution as a key policy focus.Critics, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, argue his approach is insufficient, urging broader economic reforms.

The new office in Heron House, near GCHQ, symbolizes efforts to reduce London's dominance in government, with relocation packages offered to civil servants.While Labour seeks closer collaboration between councils and businesses, challenges remain in balancing regional autonomy with national priorities.