The debate focused on whether the Government is putting enough money and control into transport upgrades in north-west England, and on the design of the proposed station at Manchester Piccadilly. Rachel Reeves said Greater Manchester and the Liverpool city region will get £4.1 billion for transport between 2027 and 2032 and that Northern Powerhouse Rail has received real funding for the first time, but she said no final decision has been made on whether Piccadilly should have an underground station.