Government reaffirms commitment to Northern Powerhouse

The Government is set to reaffirm its commitment to the Northern Powerhouse today (Wed) as new Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy begins a tour of the region.

Mr Percy will visit a number of areas in the North of England to reassure businesses the new Government is committed to continuing the work of the previous two years.

“As a proud Northerner, I am determined to ensure that people in every part of the North – from large cities to small rural communities – enjoy greater control over their lives and stronger, more sustainable economic growth.

There had been some concern among the Northern business community about the future of the Northern Powerhouse project since Theresa May became Prime Minister and it is hoped this tour will help alleviate some of the worries.

“It is fantastic to be able to continue to champion the Northern Powerhouse within the very heart of government and there will be no let-up in our commitment to fuel the local economy through encouraging foreign investment, improving transport and creating new jobs. “We know that our model to pull the region together is working, and we want other great regions across the country to consider how this approach could benefit them.”