The next prime minister is probably Andy Burnham. And this means Burnhamism, Manchesterism and devolution are all hot topics. But what does that mean for economic growth? Technological innovation? And the UK’s second cities catching up. 

In this episode, presenters Alex Hudson and Chris Stokel-Walker talk to Tom Forth about regional economic disparities in the UK, the impact of devolution, and the potential to transform cities like Leeds and Manchester. We explore how to reduce the North-South divide.

Go to Tom Forth’s website: https://tomforth.co.uk/ 

Follow him on X: https://x.com/thomasforth?lang=en

Keywords: UK economy, devolution, regional development, infrastructure, Manchester, Leeds, North-South divide, economic growth, public investment, city regeneration

key topics

• Impact of devolution on regional economies
• Case studies of Manchester and Leeds
• Role of infrastructure projects like tram systems
• Strategies for regional growth and prosperity
• Challenges and opportunities in UK regional development

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