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Treat Manchester more like Scotland, Burnham urges government
21.02.2020 - 11:46 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The north should be treated like Scotland by government in order to close the gap with London, the mayor of Greater Manchester is to argue - calling for long-term blocks of cash to be handed over to English regions, rising every time extra money is spent in the capital.
Andy Burnham is today expected to call for a ‘Barnett’ formula for the regions, a reference to the mechanism that has long determined the way Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are funded.
That sees government spending in the
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05.03.2020 / 20:56
'Working at Flybe was a way of life for us': Up to 300 Manchester workers lose jobs as Loganair steps in to pick up routes
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Andy Burnham urged to take personal responsibility for police computer system problems - an MP said the mayor 'likes to talk about every other issue under the sun'
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28.02.2020 / 15:27
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27.02.2020 / 21:51
Manchester could get HS2 before Leeds as government plans to split the northern section
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27.02.2020 / 21:51
King of the North? Andy Burnham jokes about Game of Thrones-style future - with him wearing the crown
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23.02.2020 / 17:41
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23.02.2020 / 17:06
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22.02.2020 / 14:06
The Manchester tower block residents who can't sell their flats, can't sleep and feel trapped - because of Grenfell and cladding
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18.02.2020 / 15:21
Staff are suffering regular abuse and property is being wrecked in 'targeted and extremely concerning attacks' on this busy shopping centre
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