A viral online rumor claimed Andy Burnham leased Manchester’s Number 10 North office before being elected MP — but both Manchester City Council and the Cabinet Office have debunked it. The June 10th lease actually pertained to a different part of Heron House, which has hosted various tenants for years. Preparations for Number 10 North began during the Labour leadership contest, using existing government facilities within the building. Burnham is now working from his Manchester base as part of a decentralization effort, while the story underscores how misinformation spreads fast — and why verifying facts matters.

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