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The Great North Partnership Launches to Drive £118 Billion Northern Economic Growth

Northern England’s mayors unite across political lines to spearhead a locally-led initiative focused on clean energy, manufacturing, and creative industries.

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Overview

  • The Great North partnership, chaired by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, was formally launched at the UKREiiF summit in Leeds on May 19, 2025.
  • The initiative aims to unlock £118 billion in economic potential through trade missions, an investment summit, and targeted sector collaborations.
  • The partnership includes mayors from Labour, Conservative, and Reform parties, representing over 15 million residents across Northern England.
  • Key focus areas include renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, defence, and creative industries, with plans for a Northern Investment Summit and international trade missions.
  • The initiative, endorsed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Sir Brendan Foster, emphasizes devolution and local leadership to address historical underinvestment in the North.