Simpson’s Exit Sparks Leadership Crisis | Manchester News

Caroline Simpson, CEO of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is reportedly preparing to quit before her notice period ends to join Andy Burnham’s new “Number 10 North” — a high-stakes, fast-moving plan to decentralize power and revitalize the North. With Burnham set to become PM, Simpson’s move to lead his northern hub has left GMCA scrambling to fill her void, risking operational chaos as she reportedly uses up vacation days and steps down from election duties. The ambitious “rewired Britain” initiative, still without a permanent HQ, aims to boost public ownership, industry, and investment — but insiders are already feeling the pressure as leadership transitions accelerate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0b5ec97e989dfe2