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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Burnham Launches 'No10 North' to Decentralize UK Power
Caption: Burnham Launches 'No10 North' to Decentralize UK Power. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened a new government headquarters in Manchester aimed at shifting power beyond London. Dubbed "No10 North," the office reflects Burnham's promise to decentralize economic decision-making after taking office this week. The Manchester base will host meetings of a revived National Economic Council focused on boosting regional economic growth. Burnham said the new office would help transfer authority from Westminster into the hands of local communities nationwide. The prime minister plans to work regularly from Manchester, with senior ministers also expected to use the new base. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the move, saying Burnham should focus on wider national challenges instead. The office will initially operate from Heron House, home to Britain's northern intelligence, cyber, and security hub. Burnham says the initiative marks a decisive break from decades of London-centered governance and centralized political control. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs and Politics,Andy Burnham,No10 North,Manchester,United Kingdom,decentralization,Westminster,National Economic Council,regional growth,local government,Kemi Badenoch,Heron House,economic policy,political reform,UK government,regional development,London
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