Manchester Base for Burnham's No 10 North Targets 8,800 Civil Servants by 2032

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 30

Ancoats has been earmarked as the home of Andy Burnham’s planned No 10 North, tying his proposed northern power base to the Manchester Digital Campus now under construction.
The Treasury signed off the project in March; the site is due to complete after 2028 and become fully operational by 2032, with about 900,000 sq ft across two buildings.
Around 8,800 staff from multiple departments are expected to work there, focused on digital roles, while Burnham’s team looks for an interim Manchester office before the campus opens.
The move fits Burnham’s pledge to split time between London and Greater Manchester and devolve power from what he calls a broken Westminster system.
Business and regional leaders broadly backed the plan, arguing a regular ministerial presence outside Whitehall would strengthen decision-making and support wider regeneration and transport goals.

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"No10 North and the Burnham Premiership: Radical Devolution, Regional Rebalancing, and the Future of UK Governance"

Overview

Andy Burnham is set to become the next Prime Minister after winning the Makerfield by-election and following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Having served as Mayor of Manchester since 2017, Burnham’s rapid rise brings a radical agenda focused on regional rebalancing. Central to his plans is the immediate launch of the 'No10 North' policy, which aims to move key government functions to Manchester. This bold move has already sparked discussion and fears of backlash, as it symbolizes a shift of power away from London and promises to address long-standing regional inequalities across the UK.

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