Steve Reed backs Andy Burnham’s ‘go further and faster’ devolution plans

Communities Secretary Steve Reed expresses support for Labour mayor Andy Burnham’s proposals to “go further and faster” on devolution, according to reporting from multiple outlets. Reed also comments positively on Burnham’s idea for a political outpost of Downing Street in Manchester, describing the concept as a “great idea.” The coverage frames Reed’s remarks as aligning with Burnham’s approach to expanding devolved powers and accelerating implementation. While the reports focus on Reed’s endorsement, they also indicate that Burnham’s devolution plan includes an emphasis on government presence outside London, tied to the proposed No 10 base in Manchester. Across the sources provided, there is no dispute about the core points: Reed backs Burnham’s devolution agenda, using the “go further and faster” phrasing, and Reed endorses the Manchester No 10 outpost idea. The articles do not add detailed policy specifics beyond these themes.