The majority of people who work in
#GreaterManchester
also live in the city region. This is why transport within cities, rather than between cities, is so important. See report:
@CentreforCities
Suspect it's true of Leeds & Lpool City Regions too. Our view has always been that whilst inter-city across the North is important, INTRA-CITY improvements are essential. But on this map note too the strength of East Lancs, East Cheshire & High Peak
@CentreforCities
Better transport links between cities in the North would expand labour markets. There is a reason so few people commute between Manchester and Leeds.