THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - City Run by Likely Next UK PM Saw Steepest Decline in Living Standards in England.
A new report reveals Manchester's real disposable income has dropped sharply, raising questions about Andy Burnham's leadership of the city and his capability as the likely next British Prime Minister.
A new report reveals Manchester’s real disposable income has dropped sharply, raising questions about Andy Burnham’s leadership of the city and his capability as the likely next British Prime Minister. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Manchester , under former mayor and likely next British Prime Minister Andy Burnham , experienced the steepest decline in living standards of any major English city between 2021 and 2023, with residents’ purchasing power falling by seven percent, according to a Resolution Foundation report. This decline was significantly higher than the national average of 4.7 percent across England. DETAIL: The report found that real disposable income per person in Manchester was lower in 2023 than when Andy Burnham…Open