David Cameron vows to spread growth

UK prime minister David Cameron and chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne pledged to spread economic strength beyond London as they sought to woo voters in northwest England.

Mr Cameron’s Conservative Party is fighting for votes in a part of the country where the opposition Labour Party has traditionally won more seats.

The prime minister and chancellor announced six pledges for the northwest at the speech in Manchester, including increasing long-term economic growth in the region, raising the employment rate, and investing in transport infrastructure.