Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, announced his intention to open a Prime Minister's office in Manchester. The declaration came during his first speech since launching his bid for the position of prime minister.
Burnham, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, has previously served as a Member of Parliament and a Shadow Home Secretary. His mayoral term in Greater Manchester began in 2017, focusing on devolution and regional development. The establishment of a Prime Minister's office in Manchester, if realized, would represent a significant shift in the decentralization of political power within the United Kingdom.