# How Andy Burnham can fund Britain's reindustrialisation without repeating Truss's mistakes

Economist Larry Elliott outlines a strategy for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to finance a reindustrialisation of Britain. The approach avoids the fiscal errors of Liz Truss's mini-budget, focusing on public investment and regional development. This matters as it offers a credible alternative to austerity or reckless spending.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/10/how-andy-burnham-can-finance-a-reindustrialised-britain) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:14 GMT