Business Green: In a major blow for green transport campaigners, residents of Greater Manchester have voted against the proposed introduction of a congestion charge for the city. Polls had shown that the referendum was on a knife edge, but a majority of voters in each of the region’s 10 boroughs voted to reject the plans. Green campaigners said they were disappointed by a turn out of just 53.2 per cent. The result represents a major blow to Manchester’s transport policy and means it …