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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham: England will be jealous of Crossrail, so give us our own version in the North

On opening day, London is excited — and the rest of England is getting envious. There is no doubt that the Elizabeth line will be brilliant for passengers across the South-east and provide an enduring tribute to our longest-serving monarch.

It will also cement London’s status as a leading global city — something which benefits us all in the end. And yet, there’s no point denying that Tuesday will bring mixed feelings.

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