Consumed by HS2 and stalked by critics, he has put his faith in his instincts, and what he hopes will be three big, historic offers – none of which can be delivered without victory at the next election.
“We’ve both been on a very different journey…our views have aligned.”
But more money and powers need to be given directly to the North to drive further progress.
The author replies to Paul Goodman, arguing that the CountryB4Party campaign is practicable.
But more money and powers need to be given directly to the North to drive further progress.