The North South Divide Gets a Facelift The arrival of Andy Burnham at No 10 North in Manchester marks a significant shift in UK politics.
His new office is a symbol of the prime minister's commitment to regional development, but it remains unclear whether this gesture will translate into meaningful change for the regions.
Debate over regional development and energy policy has reached a fever pitch. Nationalist parties have taken power in all four nations, with Plaid Cymru and the SNP often referred to as "sister parties.