# Burnham’s Bold Plan to Decentralize Power

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-28T21:54:20+00:00
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Andy Burnham is launching a bold plan to decentralize power in England, handing local leaders control over economic development and public services for the first time in modern history. His 10-year strategy targets reindustrialization, housing, and infrastructure to deliver “good growth in every postcode.” A key move: creating a “No 10 in the North” — possibly in Manchester — to relocate thousands of civil servants and bring jobs to the region. Burnham also wants to reshape political culture around problem-solving, reform government contracts to boost UK employment, and overhaul education with alternative pathways like the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate to tackle youth disengagement. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9cac36c97cdefa7

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