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Andy Burnham’s team is set to revolutionize UK governance by shrinking Whitehall and relocating key civil servants into regional mayoral offices across England — a bold move to decentralize power and boost local autonomy. Spearheaded by deputy chief of staff Caroline Simpson and her new Manchester-based “No. 10 North” office, the plan aims to create new career pathways between central government and local authorities before the next election. With the civil service swollen by 100,000 since 2020, Simpson’s goal is to shift substantial resources to the regions, though exact job cuts remain undetermined. Details, including potential resident rebates and how local authorities will wield new economic freedoms, will emerge alongside the October 26 budget. The rollout will be tailored to each region’s devolution pace, marking a fundamental reimagining of how power flows in England.

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