A Northern powerhouse project is negatively impacting the Scottish economy, while political strategy requires courting the electorate in London and the south-east.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
A Northern powerhouse project is negatively impacting the Scottish economy, while political strategy requires courting the electorate in London and the south-east.
Who's involved
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Part of
Regional economic disparities and social care reform in EnglandAlso in this story
- PM Keir Starmer observed London's high street rejuvenation, noting that both London and Leeds face significant transport and high street challenges.
- The University of Leeds launched a new LFIX program, supported by the Northern Square Mile Board and UKRI funding.
- Researchers study regional health inequalities and the concentration of power in London, noting failed outcomes in certain regions.
- UK ports are attracting significant investment while ONS figures reveal a 2.1% fall in goods exports.
The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Related events
- Andy Burnham attended an Economic Forum in Glasgow, where a political dispute blocked regional representation.
- Devolution discussions and appeals regarding control are taking place between England and Scotland.
- Burnham visits Lanarkshire to discuss devolution while Alexander supports his offer to the Scottish Government, seeking to persuade Swinney to share power.
- High-level political discussions took place in Ireland regarding Irish and Scottish unity, the border poll, and the future of the UK.
- City mayors, including Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester, advocate for greater regional devolution power for Scottish cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thenational.scotThose of us in the real ‘north’ do not need Andy Burnham’s gimmicks