MPs warn Burnham's reindustrialisation plan needs Manchester-based leadership
Over 90 Labour backbenchers say the civil service lacks capacity to drive growth without decisive direction from No 10 North.
At a glance
- Over 90 Labour backbenchers warn of reindustrialisation plan failure without Manchester-based leadership
- MPs say civil service lacks skills needed to drive regional growth
- PM has made industrial capacity rebuilding central to growth pledge
More than 90 Labour backbench MPs have cautioned that the Prime Minister's reindustrialisation pledge risks failure without strong leadership from a new Manchester-based office. The MPs argue the civil service does not have the necessary skills to deliver growth in areas where it is most needed.
The Prime Minister has identified rebuilding industrial capacity as central to his commitment to achieve growth across all parts of the country.
Why it matters
Regional economic development is a stated priority for the government's growth agenda across the UK.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldDrive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
- The Guardian — BusinessDrive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
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