The Bishop of Manchester asked a question on growth and employment in greater Manchester during a discussion on business hiring and its impact on the wider economy on 14th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Manchester: My Lords, the area of Greater Manchester, which is largely coterminous with my diocese, has been showing better growth and better employment figures than most other parts of the country. I wonder whether the Minister might reflect that what the wider country needs is a good dose of Manchesterism.
Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Lab, Government Whip): That is a very topical question from the right reverend Prelate. Greater Manchester has shown the value of putting decisions closer to the people and places they affect. Ambitious growth plans are at the heart of its strategy, linking jobs, skills and public services. Collaborative local leadership has supported pathways into work, enabled by infrastructure connecting people to opportunities. Jobs have also flowed from procurement and investment. One of the benefits of devolution is enabling innovation. We look forward to sharing the learning from the success of Manchester across the country.
The Church of England in Parliament 
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