AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitics & Devolution: Andy Burnham, Labour’s prime minister-in-waiting, says he’ll set up “No 10 North” in Manchester as the “nerve centre of a rewired Britain”, promising a decade-long transfer of power from Whitehall, more council housebuilding, and local control over essentials like water and energy, plus near-term cost-of-living help. Political Pushback: Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick hits back, calling Burnham’s 10-year plan “waffle” and warning voters can’t wait a decade for change. City Planning Row: The City of London’s skyscraper push near the Tower of London is blocked on “heritage impacts”, with the minister directing planners to consider alternatives. Economy/Jobs: British American Tobacco is cutting about 9,000 roles globally as it intensifies a turnaround and shifts work toward AI. Tech/AI Infrastructure: Xlinks unveils a £3.6bn AI campus in north Devon, targeting 650–1,200 jobs, as data-centre demand spreads beyond London. Culture & Community: Two Door Cinema Club announce a 2027 UK & Ireland tour celebrating 15 years of “Tourist History”, with tickets on sale 3 July. Local Transport History: Tyne and Wear Metro’s disused Monument ticket office is being turned into a pop-up museum. Sport: Army rugby league marks Armed Forces Day in Warrington with three wins, including a 42-20 trophy victory.
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