Should the government cover the additional policing costs created by Number 10 North in Manchester?

The opening of Number 10 North in Manchester has created additional security and policing demands for Greater Manchester Police, particularly when the Prime Minister, senior ministers and other high-profile visitors are in the city.

This comes at a time when GMP is already experiencing high demand, with July 2026 recorded as the busiest month in the force's history.

The additional policing has raised concerns over who should meet the cost, with the question of whether expenses associated with a national government operation should fall on Greater Manchester or be funded directly by central government.