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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsthe EconomyPublic FundingManchester UnitedSports InfrastructureEconomic RegenerationOld TraffordRegions: North West•••Started 4mos agoActive 2wks ago

Should taxpayer money be used to regenerate Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium?

Discussions regarding the regeneration of Old Trafford often revolve around the concept of creating a 'Wembley of the North' to rebalance major sporting events away from London. Proponents argue that a public-private partnership would kickstart massive economic regeneration in Greater Manchester, similar to the Olympic Park in London. Opponents argue that Manchester United is a wealthy private business that should fund its own infrastructure, especially when public services are stretched thin.

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No

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No, billionaire owners should pay for their own private assets.

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No, we need better hospitals and railways before shinier football stadiums.

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Yes

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No, public money should fund grassroots community sports, not elite clubs.

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Yes, but only if the taxpayer receives an ownership stake in return.

 @BDZWNJXanswered…2wks2W

No, unless the governement gets an ownership stake with profit sharing, and is able to allocate seats to locals, and dictate pricing

 @BDFRS3Kanswered…2mos2MO

The revenue generated from this project could boost Manchester's economy, allowing for investment into education, hospitals, etc. I also think however, that the taxpayers' should receive and ownership stake in return.

 @BDFJF4Fanswered…2mos2MO

yes, so long as it goes towards regenerating the 370-acre area, creating over 90,000 jobs, as promised.

 @BCZFMBDSDPanswered…2mos2MO

im a city fan

 @BCWDGLCanswered…2mos2MO

If the taxpayer wants to then yes

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes, the North deserves a world-class "Wembley of the North" to rival London.

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