Why We Wrote This Britain’s new prime minister wants to restore faith in democracy by giving greater power to English regions away from London. An election for mayor of Greater Manchester this week could give an early indication of the plan’s popularity. Speaking during his bid to become prime minister, he said, “We will bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen.” That vision toward trust-building, inspired during his stint as mayor of Greater Manchester, is one of the most pressing challenges he faces. He is the seventh British prime minister in just 10 years.