No-one doubts the London town is the first city, but Brum the second city? Don't make me laugh! Has it got a motorway ring road? No. Has Manchester? Yes. Has it got a major international airport? No. Has Manchester? Yes. Has it got a tram/light rail system? No. Has Manchester? Yes. Has it got two of the richest football clubs in the world? No. Has Manchester? Yes. Has it recently hosted the Commonwealth Games? No. Has Manchester? Yes. I rest my case.