Britain is going through a difficult time, when its sustained ability to punch above its weight, economically and diplomatically, is ebbing. The end of irrational exuberance found the country ill at ease with itself, with rising inequalities and unhealthy nationalism, just when it needs to be fleet-footed in recognising that many of the traditional pillars of its strengths have changed. The need is to recognise other supports and partners and find a new common purpose after the pandemic. I live in hope.

manchester independent economic review published

[As reported by the Financial Times] "Greater Manchester has the potential to become the "key economic engine of the north" and a second centre of growth to complement London if handed greater self-government, according to an independent report published yesterday..."
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