Burnham's idea of a 'No10 in the North' would be huge security risk requiring 24-hour armed police guards and costing tens of millions of pounds, expert warns

Andy Burnham's proposal for a "No10 in the North" aims to shift power from Westminster, but experts warn it would pose a significant security threat, necessitating around-the-clock armed police protection and potentially costing tens of millions of pounds. This plan symbolizes Burnham's push for regional governance, but its implementation could strain security resources and provoke debate over the feasibility and necessity of such decentralization. The implications extend beyond cost and security, touching on broader questions about the balance of power in the UK.