Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham hold private meeting on transition; Manchester council leader Bev sets out regional vision
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Andrew Sparrow, Lisa O’Carroll, Rajeev Syal, Peter Walker
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The article covers a political development where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham held a meeting away from Downing Street to discuss transition matters. The content also features Bev, the current leader of Manchester City Council and deputy mayor, who has pledged to set out a bold vision for the region's future. Bev's personal story — growing up on a council estate with family hardship — is highlighted as part of her connection to Greater Manchester, which she credits with transforming her life.
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bskyKeir Starmer and Andy Burnham hold private meeting on transition; Manchester council leader Bev sets out regional visiontheguardian.comKey quotes
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A former council estate kid whose family endured unemployment, ill health and financial hardship, Bev said Greater Manchester transformed her life after she moved to the city-region at 18.
Now, after 15 years of delivering for local communities, leading Manchester city council, and fightin
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