00:00Andy Burnham has used his first Commons appearance as Prime Minister to promise a shift of power away from Westminster.
00:08After setting out his priorities, he faced questions from MPs on public services, growth and evolution.
00:15He says regions and communities should have more control over transport, skills, employment support and housing.
00:22Number 10 North is intended to give areas a route into government and help decisions happen faster.
00:27Burnham says that could mean stronger local control of essential services, alongside council housebuilding and action on household costs.
00:37His message is that giving communities power should improve everyday life while supporting growth nationwide.
