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Andy Burnham under scrutiny over corporate pitch-rolling
Original: Andy Burnham and the art of corporate pitch-rolling
The Financial Times examines Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's efforts to court major companies and investors as part of his economic strategy for the region. The piece analyses how Burnham blends political leadership with business promotion, prompting discussion about whether his approach sets a model for regional English devolution or blurs lines between public office and corporate lobbying.
Why now: Burnham is widely viewed as a potential future Labour leader, so his business-facing strategy draws attention.
Andy BurnhamGreater ManchesterFinancial Times
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- Andy Burnham and the art of corporate pitch-rolling · Financial Times
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