Johnson could be good for the northern economy – if a Brexit calamity is avoided | Helen Pidd

Be wary of the new prime minister’s promises, but his government brings hope for reviving the northern powerhouseGiving a former mayor of London the keys to the country does not bode well for those wishing to see an end to decision-making centred on the capital, you might think. That sort of approach has held back large swathes of the rest of England for decades.Yet there are reasons for cautious optimism. Yes, the government will be constipated with Brexit for the next 97 days – if the administration lasts that long. And if we leave the EU without a deal, it will not be London that is worst affected. Continue reading…
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