'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Summary
The deputy director of Number 10 North said the UK government needs a change in attitude to meet its goals. Number 10 North, based in Manchester and opened by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, aims to bring government power closer to local areas but faces challenges within government institutions.Key Facts
- Number 10 North was opened in Manchester by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in July.
- Its goal is to move power and responsibility closer to local regions like Greater Lincolnshire.
- Duncan Parish, deputy director, says government departments often work slowly and face internal competition.
- The office works on issues like health, transport, education, and social care at a national level.
- Critics have called Number 10 North a "gimmick" and questioned the transparency of its costs.
- The government has not fully disclosed spending on staff travel or how many people work there.
- Officials say expenses for travel and hotels are paid from existing budgets but are not centrally tracked.
- Number 10 North plans regular meetings with regional mayors and hosted Irish leader Micheál Martin in September.
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