On his first day operating from No10 North HQ, Andy Burnham says he is backing a “devolution revolution” that reaches beyond England’s regions. According to reports, Burnham positions No10 North as a UK-wide institution, saying it is “as much for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it is for the regions of England.” He also criticises “London-based voices,” implying they do not sufficiently represent concerns outside the capital. The coverage frames the move as an early signal of Burnham’s approach to governance and devolved arrangements. While details of specific policy changes are not provided in the cited summaries, the statements described across the outlets consistently link his new working base and early remarks to a broader agenda for devolving power and decision-making. Overall, the reporting agrees that Burnham uses his first day to set expectations for how No10 North will relate to the nations of the UK and regions beyond London.