The chief executive of Manchester City Council, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week to discuss the city’s recovery plan, her passion for inclusive growth and why greater devolution for Manchester and the Northern Powerhouse would deliver better results in areas such as transport, skills and education.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.71 | 20 January 2025
The only show in town today really is Donald Trump’s inauguration. What will the orange one second coming as U.S. President mean for the UK, Europe and the world?
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