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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet MPs Retain Key Government Roles
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman remains Minister for Courts and Legal Services, while Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson continues as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury and adds Growth Minister to his responsibilities. Both MPs have maintained their government positions after Andy Burnham became the new prime minister.
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WorldNo 10 North Opens in Manchester
Andy Burnham has officially opened No 10 North in Manchester, a new government office intended to shift decision-making power away from London. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the initiative, labelling it a 'gimmick'. The office is currently operating from Heron House.
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WorldBurnham Administration Faces Early Tests
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration has faced immediate domestic and international issues, including prisoner release policy and international airspace use. The government is also establishing its new base in Manchester, with long-term plans for No 10 North still years away from completion.
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