Remember that Stansted is only the way it is now because the way that BAA have managed it. A lot of people say that Stansted is in decline because it is no longer subsidised by Heathrow's profits to keep it going and is ultimately a failing airport on it's own two feet. Absolutely not the case! BAA have clearly been using Stansted as an extra source of cash to develop Heathrow, hence the reason they battled to keep a declining airport and that several potential buyers came forward when put up for sale, because Stansted has a bright future under the right ownership.
At first, there may be a bit of Manchester's profits helping to put Stansted on the right track but I don't think you are going to lose passengers and airlines as a result. I really don't think Manchester is going to suffer as a result of this purchase. It's just yet another case of MAG succeeding in what it does. Well done MAG!
