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Nationalise the railway and slash fares: Andy Burnham’s plan for transport

Train talk: the Manchester mayor’s attack on train fares is analysed by The Man In Seat 61

The Independent UK

'Can we agree it's daylight robbery?': Andy Burnham continues to wage war on rail fares after flight comparison debate

"So, all that said, can we now agree that £369.40 for a two-hour rail journey and 400-mile round trip is daylight robbery? Cheers."

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham claims Manchester-Jamaica flights cheaper than train to London

The Independent has been unable to replicate any of the air fares quoted by the mayor for immediate departure

The Independent UK

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Burnham: Action is needed now to help night time economy crippled by pandemic and cost of living crisis

Mayor says 'the hangover of the pandemic is going to be with us for a long time'

Manchester Evening News

'Dogs are better behaved than some humans!': Manchester reacts to Metrolink trialling dogs on trams

Dogs could be permitted on the tram later this year

Manchester Evening News

What changes would you like to see on the buses?

Bus reforms are due to come in over the next few years

Manchester Evening News

Metrolink could run trial allowing dogs on trams later in the year

The pilot will reportedly take place later this year

Manchester Evening News

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Why GMP's troubled iOPS computer system could stay in place for another 18 months

"Unfortunately with these things you can't just switch it off and plug something new in"

Manchester Evening News

The use of Hillsborough as ‘banter’ is a depressing and shameful trend

On the 33rd anniversary of Hillsborough, incidents of offensive chants, disinformation and social media abuse weaponising the disaster are on the rise, writes Tony Evans

The Independent UK

Has Greater Manchester has been ‘short changed’ on buses?

Labour councillors are calling on the government to ‘Back Our Buses’ with even more money

Manchester Evening News

Hillsborough: MPs urged to support reform on disaster anniversary

Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham have written to MPs, calling for them to back the reforms

The Independent UK

Metro Mayor in call to MPs to back Hillsborough Law

Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham have written to 650 UK MPs

Liverpool Echo

MPs urged on disaster anniversary to support ‘Hillsborough law’ reform

The mayors of Liverpool city region and Greater Manchester have written to all 650 MPs urging them to support fundamental reforms of the legal system known as the ‘Hillsborough law’

The Guardian - UK

Chaos continues at Manchester Airport as passengers face more disruption before Easter weekend

Passengers complained of more queues and delays could continue for two months

Liverpool Echo

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Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham issues statement after GMP apologise to three Rochdale grooming gang victims

"There is no doubt that GMP did fail victims and survivors"

Manchester Evening News

From Andy Burnham and Maxine Peake to Irvine Welsh - south Manchester bar brings back star-studded DJ event

The Unabombers and Jeff Hordley are heading down

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Airport passengers collapse and 'kids forced to urinate in plastic bags' amid FIVE HOUR queues

Jack Makin, who was flying out to Malta with his wife Laura, said their experience at the airport was 'mayhem'

Manchester Evening News

Read the letter from Manchester Airports Group CEO Charlie Cornish in full following weeks of travel chaos

"I cannot apologise enough for the disruption people have faced"

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'Manchester Airport chaos caused us to miss ruby wedding anniversary flight and fork out another £600 to salvage trip'

The family had waited for years for the holiday - only for it to be 'scuppered for something that wasn't our fault'

Manchester Evening News

Council workers drafted in to help Manchester Airport tackle staff shortage crisis after weeks of passenger chaos

The move comes after Andy Burnham warned delays could continue for two months

Chronicle Live

Passengers at Manchester Airport 'should arrive three hours early' as plan to address queues unveiled

"While the airport expects that there will be some disruption for the next two months, I want people to be reassured that the airport, supported by colleagues in Greater Manchester, are putting in measures to ease it."

The Independent UK

Measures brought in to ease Manchester Airport chaos, says Andy Burnham

The Mayor of Greater Manchester said the situation was ‘unacceptable’ but conceded the problem would not disappear overnight.

Manchester Evening News

Burnham warns Manchester Airport queues will continue for 'two months' and says passengers should arrive three hours early as he unveils action plan

Manchester Evening News

The transport funding Greater Manchester asked for and what it actually got

Mayor Andy Burnham welcomed the government's announcement this week, but said Greater Manchester got half of what it asked for

Manchester Evening News

Millions available to support businesses affected by Covid - but time is running out to apply

The scheme could pay up to 100 per cent of the business rates for 2021/22 for businesses in the region, but around 60 per cent of the fund is currently unclaimed.

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