On the 23rd, the UK Prime Minister's Office issued a statement announcing the launch of the 'Northern 10 Downing Street' in the northwestern English city of Manchester, where Prime Minister Burnham and other cabinet ministers will now regularly conduct official business.
The statement pointed out that this move aims to change the situation where UK economic decisions are made solely by the central government in London.
According to the statement, the 'Northern 10 Downing Street' is currently located at Heron House in the Manchester city center, and will coordinate local economic development and devolution policies. On the 24th, Burnham will chair the first meeting of the relaunched National Economic Council here, attended by senior cabinet members and mayors from regions across England.
The statement stated that Burnham is expected to work in Manchester every week going forward.