Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Faisal Islam is examining whether Manchester's economic model, dubbed "Manchesterism", can be replicated across the UK. Manchester's approach has been credited with helping Andy Burnham become mayor and potentially influencing his rise to No 10. The city's unique blend of public and private sector investment has driven growth and regeneration in the region. Islam's analysis will assess whether this model can be successfully applied to the rest of the country.

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