The article reports strong local enthusiasm in Manchester for Andy Burnham’s new “No 10 North” office, which supporters see as a symbol of power moving away from London. Residents interviewed believe northern communities have long been overlooked and hope the outpost will give them a stronger voice in national decision-making.

A Manchester pub temporarily renamed itself “10 of the North” after social-media suggestions and says the publicity has boosted business. Burnham chaired his first regional meeting there on 24 July and has pledged to work from Manchester weekly, presenting the office as a route for devolving power to regions and nations; interviewees contrast this with what they view as previous governments’ poor connection with northern voters.