Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester Talks Innovation

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, champions innovation and investment in his city by linking it with Cambridge and Oxford. He discusses strategies to boost start-ups in sectors like AI, life sciences, and manufacturing. The conversation also dives into the advantages of collaboration between these key hubs and addresses challenges such as airline taxes impacting connectivity. Burnham emphasizes local governance's role in driving economic growth and fostering a thriving ecosystem for new ventures.