Andy Burnham's 'No10 North' Manchester base delayed until 2032 amid local criticism over design and traffic concerns
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James Tapsfield
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Andy Burnham's plan to establish a 'No10 North' base in Manchester as part of his new approach after taking over from Keir Starmer faces significant delays, with the proposed five-acre site not expected to be operational until 2032 — at least six years away. The project also faces local backlash over concerns about traffic congestion and criticism of the design being 'dull'. Burnham's team is reportedly seeking an interim location, possibly a GCHQ building in Manchester, to serve as a temporary working base away from Downing Street.
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The five-acre site he has in mind, already earmarked for a civil service hub, is only scheduled to be up and running in 2032.
Mr Burnham's team is thought to be trying to make arrangements for an interim location where the so-called 'King of the North' can work away from Downing Street.
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