Andy Burnham outlines Manchesterism economic plan at the Institute of Fiscal Studies
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham proposed restoring public control over utilities and housing during a speech at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in London.
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[PE:Andy Burnham], the Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017 and a prominent leadership rival to Prime Minister [PE:Keir Starmer], delivered a significant speech at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in London on January 20, 2026. During the event, [PE:Andy Burnham] outlined a comprehensive economic reform plan titled Manchesterism, which proposes restoring public control over key sectors including the [CO:GB] housing sector and [CO:GB] utilities sector. The announcement signals a potential fiscal policy divergence within the Labour Party at a time when Finance Minister [PE:Rachel Reeves] continues to champion strict fiscal discipline.
