Andy Burnham has become a national figure by bucking economic trends to turbocharge growth in the north, but what works for a city is hard to do at scale.
Charlie Cooper is a Senior UK Energy Correspondent at POLITICO Europe, focusing on the U.K. government’s net zero strategy, energy security, and climate change. With extensive experience covering energy and climate issues, Charlie has reported on topics such as energy policy, renewable energy, and sustainability since joining POLITICO in September 2022. He has been featured in various outlets, including E&E News, Daily Climate, and the BMW Group.















