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I like the focus on the north, but I would like to add Manchester is essentially the UKs second city (sorry Birmingham). I hope that this focus isn't just on the north west but places like Darlington, Sunderland, Hartlepool etc
I think this is the first primeministerial candidate who's even mentioned the South West when talking about regions. Labour in particular usually skip us as they're often not in the running from past results (they may be if they actually allow PR to go through, but any party in power is scared of PR).
One of the UK's biggest economic challenges is how unevenly growth is spread. London has a far larger economy than most other cities and regions, meaning many of the highest-paid jobs, investment, and major businesses are concentrated there. That leaves some towns and cities with fewer opportunities, lower wages, and slower growth. A better long-term approach would be to invest more evenly across the UK, encouraging businesses to create high-quality jobs in more regions instead of relying so heavily on London. A stronger regional economy could reduce inequality, ease pressure on housing and infrastructure in London, and help create more balanced opportunities across the country. While the cost of living and taxes wouldn't become exactly the same everywhere, a more balanced economy could make prosperity and opportunities much fairer and improve the UK's overall economic stability.
Tbf, it might just be transferring civil service jobs to the North, which has been done before.
When it comes to devolution, I'm generally in favour of it, provided that tax powers are devolved too, otherwise Westminster will just blame the regions for cuts they effectively impose.
Before I watched the video, all I can say is London doesn't represent the UK at all because well every town and city are not experiencing the same wealth as London.
My proposal is that "The King of the North" takes the logical choice of putting Number 10 north in one of the units of Afflecks Palace. Ideally sandwiched between a tattoo studio and a record shop.
"How could Burnham get from London to Manchester?" Oh I don't know, if only we could build some sort of speedy railway that connected the two?!?!? Call it, BS2 or something.
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Fingers crossed though, he still might Truss it
I'm not convinced, but I'm listenting.
When it comes to devolution, I'm generally in favour of it, provided that tax powers are devolved too, otherwise Westminster will just blame the regions for cuts they effectively impose.