Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain
Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint
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To fix Britain’s productivity crisis, start by looking north
The Manchester model pioneered by Andy Burnham should be an inspiration to Keir Starmer.
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Erik ten Hag couldn’t save Manchester United from itself
Self-flattery is no way to salvage an institution hollowed out by managerial failure.
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Battle cry of the Scouse dads
In their book Head North, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram continue to peddle a tired northern exceptionalism.
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Manchester and West Midlands devolution deals are just the beginning
Officials whisper about the abolition of combined authorities. But they are already having success through partnership and experimentation.
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The death of local government
Westminster has been systematically stripping councils of power, funding and stature for decades. As a result, our local politics is…
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Is Andy Burnham preparing for a new job?
If not, why is the Greater Manchester mayor’s director departing?
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