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Andy Burnham received a letter this week he believes is ‘hugely significant’ for Greater Manchester’s ‘next decade’.

A buoyant mayor revealed on Friday morning (December 12) the government has formally signed-off on his plans to revolutionise Greater Manchester’s education system and supercharge development in the city.

“It’s extremely good news in terms of laying out that next phase of devolution,” he told a Greater Manchester Combined Authority meeting.

“Backing the MBacc and backing for the Good Growth Fund really sets us up for huge progress in the new year. This is a hugely significant outcome for Greater Manchester. It sets us up for the next decade to come.”

The mayor’s education plans centre on his ‘Greater Manchester Baccalaureate’, or MBacc. It creates a new pathw

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