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Politics
UK's New Leader Moves Power Base to Manchester, Establishes 'No. 10 North'
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 08:33 AM
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Britain's newly appointed leader has relocated the central hub of government operations from London’s Downing Street to Manchester, inaugurating a new office dubbed 'No. 10 North'.
Britain’s newly appointed prime minister announced the relocation of the central government hub from London’s iconic Downing Street to Manchester, marking a significant shift in the country’s political geography.
The new office, christened ‘No. 10 North’, is situated in Manchester and is intended to serve as a regional centre for policy development and coordination.
This move follows long‑standing discussions about decentralising power and bringing government functions closer to the North of England, with expectations of boosting regional economic activity and political engagement.
The official opening of ‘No. 10 North’ was attended by the prime minister, who underscored the importance of regional representation in the UK’s governance structure.
The new office, christened ‘No. 10 North’, is situated in Manchester and is intended to serve as a regional centre for policy development and coordination.
This move follows long‑standing discussions about decentralising power and bringing government functions closer to the North of England, with expectations of boosting regional economic activity and political engagement.
The official opening of ‘No. 10 North’ was attended by the prime minister, who underscored the importance of regional representation in the UK’s governance structure.