Afzal Khan

Afzal Khan

Labour — Manchester Rusholme

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 May 2025

Debate

Rebalancing Regional Economies

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Greater Manchester has the fastest growing economy in the UK, with the most diverse range of sector strengths in the country, but despite that, Greater Manchester’s productivity is still 35% below London’s. Does he agree that we cannot rebalance our regional economies without major investments, such as the Northern Arc, which could double the size of the region’s economy in 30 years?

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