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Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham

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Briefings

More than 90 Labour MPs warn that the Prime Minister's plan to reindustrialise Britain via a new No 10 North outpost in Manchester is likely to fail without decisive action from his office. The MPs argue that the civil service lacks the necessary skills to drive growth where it is needed, and they insist the strategy should be steered by Louise Haigh from Manchester rather than the Prime Minister.

Key points

• 90+ Labour MPs warn the PM's plan to reindustrialise Britain via a new No 10 North outpost in Manchester is likely to fail without decisive action from his office.
• The civil service lacks the necessary skills to drive growth where it is needed, and the strategy should be steered by Louise Haigh from Manchester.

Context

Labour MPs are challenging the Prime Minister's strategy to rebuild the UK's industrial capacity, which is central to his pledge to bring good growth in every postcode. The MPs argue that the PM's suggestion to use a new No 10 North outpost in Manchester is insufficient without decisive action from his office.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The MPs' specific names and the exact nature of the skills gap are not detailed in the source. The article does not provide data on the number of MPs or the specific impact of the plan on growth metrics.

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