Paul Swinney on the North-South Divide and Urban Productivity

How does Britain’s knowledge economy shape its cities? Paul Swinney from the Centre for Cities joins me to explore the North-South divide, the role of transport in economic growth and why second-tier cities underperform. We discuss what agglomeration means and why it matters, how post-pandemic work trends are reshaping transport needs and why investing in urban connectivity is key to unlocking Britain’s economic potential.

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The Freewheeling Podcast is all about moving forwards faster. Each week, I’ll bring you fresh voices, new ideas and unconventional thinking. With a bias towards transport and mobility, we also span entrepreneurship and politics.