Andy Burnham is launching a bold new department in Manchester to challenge the Treasury’s grip on economic policy, aiming to inject long-term thinking into growth strategies — echoing Harold Wilson’s 1960s experiment. Backed by metro mayors and focused on coordinated regional action across housing, education, and planning, the move signals a push for devolution. While allies see it as a fresh, collaborative approach, skeptics question its power given the Treasury’s control over taxes and spending — and doubt whether the Manchester office can truly break through red tape or wield real influence without being absorbed back into Westminster’s old guard.
Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
