Catching up on this and it's seriously good. Clear sighted but ends (somewhat) optimistically:
"Manchester at least proves decline is not inevitable. Britain is not doomed. Institutions can improve. Growth can return. Places can regain confidence."
Alex Walker
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Greater Manchester’s growth success is real, but didn't happened by accident. The country should be studying it closely
Plus:
- Why a city's reputation matters so much
- How much credit can Burnham take? (not much)
- What does this tell us about a future PM Burnham? (not much)
From Gunchester to growth, from bombing to Burnham
