RE:UK comment on Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister

Commenting on Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister, our Chief Executive Vanessa Hale said:

“The new PM has waited a long time for this role and we wish him well. Bringing forward the new housing and modern workplaces this country needs also takes a long time - too long.

"Mr Burnham will know from his time in charge of Manchester that creating a positive climate for investment results in more development, economic growth and jobs. We can't wait to work with his administration to spread Manchester's success to the rest of the country."