Andy Burnham, who is likely to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister next month, is set to deliver a major speech in Manchester outlining his economic vision to lift Britain back up.
Burnham is pledging the biggest devolution of power in modern England, promising what he describes as the biggest rebalancing of power the country has seen. By handing more decision-making powers to local authorities, he aims to drive growth in every postcode and spread wealth and economic growth across the nation.
The former Greater Manchester mayor has set out a 10-year economic plan that calls for a shift away from trickle-down economics. This strategy focuses on providing greater regional powers to ensure local leaders have more control over their development.
To implement these changes, Burnham promised to establish a new prime minister’s office in Manchester called No. 10 North. This operation is intended to provide more funding and control to local leaders as part of his broader plan for regional empowerment.