Major trade mission to Asia led by PM with emphasis on London BUT delegation showcasing N West ls being fronted by a junior minister!
To say Leese Emmerich etc are apoplectic is an understatement.
It's precisely this type of clumsy planning which leads to a fragmented view of how the UK is perceived from outside markets and reinforces the view that London is the place to be.
Clearly it does not help MAN extend reach.
Whitehall civil servants yet again need a good kicking !
Well t'Mayors there and loads of others. Not sure what your rant is about Bagso
Speaking from Singapore, Mr Lloyd said he had already met a range of potential investors, including major sovereign wealth funds from the state.
He is joined on the mission by dozens of northern companies all seeking to forge links with foreign investors.
Mr Lloyd said: “Greater Manchester is the vital cornerstone of the northern powerhouse and one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world.
“This is a high powered delegation with some 50 companies, some of them blue chip and other rising stars of enterprise across the north.
and then
The mission - which has been called the first ‘one nation’ trade delegation - includes representatives from local organisations including Transport for Greater Manchester and the universities of Salford and Bolton, as well as property developers Urban Splash and digital firm FutureEverything, which has already won a £500,000 contract with the Singaporean government.
Interim mayor joins Prime Minister on Far East visit to show Greater Manchester is about more than just football - Manchester Evening News