How Abu Dhabi bought Andy Burnham’s Manchester - podcast
After the prime minister recently intervened to defend Manchester City’s beleaguered ownership, many began to ask: just how deep are the ties between Andy…
The Guardian reports that after the prime minister recently intervened to defend Manchester City’s beleaguered ownership, many began to ask: just how deep are the ties between Andy Burnham and the UAE?
With North of England editor Josh Halliday. Today in Focus presenter and city resident Helen Pidd walks through modern Manchester – where Burnham…
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Abu Dhabi, Andy Burnham’s Manchester and Manchester City.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Abu Dhabi, Andy Burnham’s Manchester, Manchester City, Andy Burnham
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- Politics
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