Andy Burnham speech in full as he addressed mayors at Number 10 North

The new Prime Minister hailed it as a 'momentous day'19:01, 24 Jul 2026Updated 19:01, 24 Jul 2026Andy Burnham said it was a 'momentous day' as he addressed mayors from across the country at the new Number 10 North. The new Prime Minister has spent the day working from the government's new northern headquarters in Manchester.‌The centrepiece of the day was a meeting of the newly reformed National Economic Council, which brings together ministers and regional mayors‌First set up in 2008 to provide a response to the economic crash, Downing Street says its revival and status as a cabinet committee reflects the PM's view that 'delivering economic growth now requires the same level of urgency, focus and collective action, bringing together other government departments and local leaders.'‌Click h