The Northern Prime Minister: A Symbol of Change or More of the Same? The election of Andy Burnham as Britain's first northern prime minister since Harold Wilson has sparked a mix of emotions in his hometowns.
Some residents are proud to see one of their own in power, while others remain skeptical about whether having a northern leader will bring about real change.
Burnham's background is often seen as a symbol of Labour's efforts to reconnect with its industrial heartlands.