Downtown in Business welcomes plans from Prime Minister Andy Burnham to move key economic responsibilities away from the Treasury and towards No 10 North, the Government’s new hub in Manchester.
This week Martin explores what lessons PM Burnham should draw from the Clacton by-election.
Neil Baines of Steven Hunt & Associates argues that tackling the construction skills gap requires action in three key areas: raising awareness of careers in the built environment, strengthening links between education and industry, and ensuring procurement rewards businesses that invest in local talent.
Jim says Andy Burnham has the majority, but does he have the courage to reform social care? He also takes a comprehensive look at the new Cabinet and junior ministers
The Great North has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Government to forge a new partnership with Northern leaders, placing devolution at the heart of the UK’s national renewal agenda.
Downtown in Business has strongly welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed overhaul of technical education, describing it as the most important and impressive announcement of his first week in Downing Street.
Can Andy Burnham stop the chaos that has become UK politics?
Jo Phillips on what Andy Burnham can do as PM to get support from the centre left.
Jim assesses the almost certain arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street this month. He warns that devolution must be real with less Manchesterism. He also has a little dip into history.
Fergal O’Connor, Founder and CEO at Buymedia explores AI opportunities and how Andy Burnham embraced the sector as Greater Manchester Mayor.
Favour Akinloye explores what Andy Burnham as PM will mean for the next generation of graduates and young professionals.
Downtown in Business asked tech-entrepreneur Hayley Roberts, CEO of Manchester-based cyber security firm Distology, about Andy Burnham’s digital ambitions.
