Andy Burnham's Number 10 North Plan 'Risks New Manchester Power Bubble'

Andy Burnham’s grip on No. 10 is firm but his plans are not

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister. His plans for government remain largely unknown to allies and MPs. Many Labour members express unease about untested ideas and a lack of consultation. Burnham has promised significant changes to how the country is run. His approach risks undermining party unity under future pressures.

Andy Burnham's Number 10 North plan 'risks new Manchester power bubble'

Lib Dems party leader Sir Ed Davey set to give a speech on Friday

‘Avanti Andy’ Burnham issued warning over London-Manchester power bubble

Andy Burnham’s plan for a “No 10 North” based in Manchester risks creating a new power bubble and overlooking left-behind communities, Sir Ed Davey has said.