Reconnecting Policy with People | MR1723

In this impassioned talk, Andy discusses Manchester's illustrious past driven by the people; from trade unions to the suffragette movement, Andy is encouraging the Mancunian spirit from the past to help respond and deal with our changing democracy. Andy Burnham was elected as Mayor of Greater Manchester in May 2017. Prior to this Andy was MP for Leigh from 2001. In government, Andy has held Ministerial positions at the Home Office, Department of Health and the Treasury. In 2008 he became Secretar