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'Manchesterism' is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired | Andy Burnham

Manchester is presented as the fastest-growing UK city-region economy, using public funds effectively while reducing crisis spending.
Burnham argues the north should shape Britain’s future and seize initiative from Westminster.
Manchesterism is described as a modern, collaborative approach to tackling inequality and low growth.
The piece links deindustrialisation, privatisation, austerity, and Brexit as roots of today’s cost-of-living and housing crises.
Burnham credits devolution for building a more collaborative political culture in Manchester.
The article highlights Manchester’s plans to reindustrialise the city region with five global clusters.
The author sees electoral reform as a potential policy lever to enable collaborative governance nationally.
Manchester’s experience with devolution is framed as a contrast to Westminster and Whitehall governance.
The piece credits Northern Powerhouse Rail as a pro-growth move by the government.
Burnham calls for education reforms to provide alternatives to university routes.

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