The governance model of Greater Manchester, led by Mayor Andy Burnham, offers a potential blueprint for the future of British administration and devolution. By bringing public transport under local control through the Bee Network and securing greater autonomy over housing and education, Manchester demonstrates the viability of regional decision-making. As the UK looks toward future leadership, the success of this decentralized approach suggests that a future Prime Minister may need to collaborate more closely with powerful regional mayors, shifting the traditional balance of power away from Westminster.
- Greater Manchester has pioneered a devolution model, granting local leaders control over key sectors like transport, housing, and skills training.
- The “Bee Network” represents the first major English public transport system outside London to be brought back under local public control.
- The success of Manchester’s regional governance is increasingly viewed as a template for other metropolitan areas across the United Kingdom.
- The rise of influential regional mayors, such as Andy Burnham, challenges the highly centralized power structure traditionally held by Westminster.
- Future national leaders are expected to navigate a more decentralized political landscape, requiring closer partnerships with empowered local administrations.
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Masters of Resources. Yes, I do think anyone who works 8-9 hours a day should be able to afford Rent, bills, and groceries with their paycheck alone, no matter what job they do. That's kind of the whole point of having a freaking job, and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.
I listened to the entire speech and the five points. I was not impressed with the sweet talk but can give him a year to show results.
I was in Manchester last week for a few days, friendly people, average food/drink prices
Lots of Bobby's on the beat, and any bus/tram for the day £3.50
Council tax, 77% higher, since he took office. The mayor precept, up 1500%. Yes he took over the fire authority but didn't spend all the increase on it. So, he is Mr stealth tax. I'm not taxing you, I'm taxing him, who will charge you more. Caveat emptor.
Who voted for this guy?
😂😂😂 That was Manchester in 1995, it already looked like the current version years before Burnham became Mayor
Manchester is in the RED 😂
Good evening with good luck
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general election NOW
Nigel waiting ❤
HES GOING TO END LABOUR FOR GOOD 😊
There's no Manchester boom it's just footballers spending loads of money
see state manchester GE now running the country into the gutter empty vessels
I live in Manchester, it’s 💩
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Labor or Conservative, every prime minister after Blair has been rubbish. Burnham won’t be any different.
Did you intend to portray Manchester as derelict?
sorry but this is a guy from nowhere making promises he can't and won't keep …… and I want to know who's supporting him financially…… cos he's just been parachuted in like some saviour…… touting he WILL take over as PM…..and I trust him and his followers not one iota……this smacks of a coup led by the right wing