The opinion poll also found a stark generational divide with 44% of 18 to 24 year olds choosing Manchester as their preferred second city compared with only 19% who stated Birmingham and 25% of this age group also selecting Edinburgh over Birmingham. However, of those 65 and older, 40% preferred Birmingham and 38% preferred Manchester.
The opinion poll also revealed a significant generational gap, where 44% of individuals aged 18 to 24 selected Manchester as their second city preference compared to only 19% who chose Birmingham and 25% preferring Edinburgh over Birmingham. However, among those aged 65 and older, 40% favored Birmingham while 38% preferred Manchester.