No to second city

I agree with Glenn Howells that Birmingham is a wonderful place (Debate February 23) but it is badly served by harping on about it being the “second city”. And Manchester will do itself no favours by joining the debate. What seems light-hearted banter is easily seen as a synonym for ...

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