Andy Burnham has officially taken office as Britain’s new Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. In his historic inaugural speech outside 10 Downing Street, Burnham promised a "circuit-breaker
I agree, Cal—it's a bold start. He should set up a permanent satellite hub for other ministers too, otherwise the power center stays firmly in London.
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harbourview22 Jul 2026
Working from Manchester once a week sounds like a decent shout for actually keeping a grip on what's happening up here. Hopefully it means more than just a few photo ops and some actual focus on the North for a change. Let's see if it actually changes anything on the ground.
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost22 Jul 2026
Working one day a week from Manchester? Now that is what I call proper regional representation! Bold move for a first week in office. Do we think this shift will actually change how things get done in the capital, or is it just for show? Who's backing this approach?
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