Manchester shows biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in boost for Burnham
Summary
Manchester has seen the largest drop in inner-city poverty in Britain since 2010, according to a report by the Centre for Cities. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester’s mayor, highlights this success as part of his campaign to become Labour leader and promote a more active role for local governments in the economy.Key Facts
- Manchester’s inner-city deprivation rate fell by 17 percentage points between 2010 and 2025, the biggest decrease among 63 UK towns and cities studied.
- In 2025, 58.4% of Manchester’s inner-city areas were among the most deprived, down from 75.7% in 2010.
- The study looked at deprivation using measures like employment, education, health, and crime across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Overall, the share of inner-city neighbourhoods in the UK’s top 20% most deprived places dropped from 38% to 31%.
- London and Liverpool also made significant progress in reducing inner-city deprivation.
- Some northern and Midlands towns, including Derby and Sunderland, saw rising deprivation levels.
- The report suggests that cities with metro mayors who have devolved powers tend to perform better in reducing poverty.
- Andy Burnham is campaigning in the Makerfield byelection and plans to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
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