Andy Burnham' s vision for a London-style bus system in Greater Manchester has been questioned by a leading Northern Tory who says the mayor can't afford to make the plan a reality without government support.
Tees Valley metro mayor Ben Houchen predicted his Greater Manchester counterpart would try and blame the Government if he was unable to continue with a £2 maximum cap on single fares and £5 for day passes.
And he told a Conservative Party conference fringe event that Labour mayor Mr Burnham needed to "take responsibility" for paying for his bus strategy rather than picking a "massive fight" with government.
