Burnham Eyes up ‘No 10 in the North’ as Path to a Coronation Becomes Clearer

What we know about Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 in the north’ plans

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It could have been a messy transition, but the ease with which Andy Burnham has returned to Westminster appears to be the product of many months of careful planning. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy delve into the details of how Burnham’s expected coronation has been managed – and why Louise Haigh has emerged as a key architect behind the scenes. Meanwhile, as Donald Trump breaks his silence on Sir Keir Starmer’s likely replacement, his verdict is ra…

Burnham eyes up ‘No 10 in the North’ as path to a coronation becomes clearer

Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Andy Burnham is set to create a ‘No 10 in the North’ by moving some of his Downing Street operation to Manchester if he enters Downing Street as expected, reports suggest. He edged closer to a coronation on Wednesday after one of his leadership rivals, Dar…