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West Yorkshire to bring bus services under public control

Region becomes third in north of England to reverse four decades of deregulation after similar moves by Manchester and Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s chaos’: ruined plans, lost hours at UK’s worst station for cancelled trains

Huddersfield’s travellers are used to poor service. But many fear for the economic damage a dysfunctional rail system causes

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak faces backlash from former PMs over decision to axe HS2 northern leg

The Prime Minister also found himself reported to police in Scotland over comments made about Nicola Sturgeon in his conference speech.

The Independent UK

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Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2

Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts.

The Independent UK

Hunt keeps axing of HS2 up sleeve for Budget as northern mayors warn U-turn will see Tory election wipeout

Chancellor in active discussions with PM, as Tories warned ‘voters won’t forget’ if rail project ditched

The Independent UK

Ashes diary: northern mayors call out ECB as Mike Gatting relives that ball

Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin call on ECB to reconsider decision not to allocate 2027 Ashes Tests to northern grounds as former England captain braves potential ignominy

The Guardian - UK

Mayors urge ECB to reconsider its northern snub for 2027 men’s Ashes series

Ben Stokes admitted earlier this week he was “devastated” by the allocation in four years’ time, with Headingley and Old Trafford missing out.

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‘Principled, gifted, committed’: politicians and actors salute Glenda Jackson

Keir Starmer recalls role as Cleopatra in Morecambe and Wise sketch, which actor considered career highlight

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham calls for Labour to adopt proportional representation

Mayor of Greater Manchester says reform will stop parties voted for by a minority from having complete power at Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Impact of nationalising TransPennine services ‘down to unions’ – rail minister

Huw Merriman said bringing the operation of services under Government control was a ‘reset moment’.

The Independent UK

It’s not enough for women to ‘feel’ safe in parks

The point is to change society so they really are safe, writes Eva Wiseman

The Guardian - UK

First look at brand new Leeds train station as pictures released

The White Rose Rail Station is scheduled to open in 2024

Leeds Live

Here’s how to make our public spaces safe for everyone

Letters: Parks and streets have become dangerous because resources have been stripped away, says Cynthia Roberts, while Stephen Oliver thinks men need to be made more aware

The Guardian - UK

How TransPennine Express ended up being brought under government control

Travellers in the north have been familiar with chaos on the rails for years

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The Guardian - UK

By our own design: this is how we can make Britain’s parks safe for women

Women and girls often feel at risk in public spaces by both day and night – and we know best how to change that, says Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

Women should help design UK parks to tackle safety fears, says study

West Yorkshire research shows women and girls affected ‘on daily basis by misogyny and harassment’

The Independent UK

Braverman: Child sex abuse reporting duty will overcome ‘political correctness’

The Government is expected to set out on Monday details of a plan to tackle grooming gangs and better protect children.

The Guardian - UK

‘No strategy’: West Yorkshire firms hope the budget supports industry

Business leaders looking for industrial plan of action from government amid uncertainty over the economy

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Manchester Evening News

Transport Secretary has 'frank conversation' with boss of TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express cancelled 1,781 services over the last four-week reporting period according to official data

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

TransPennine Express passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year.

Manchester Evening News

'People deserve so much better': Sad state of our trains laid bare in damning figures - but fares are still going up by record amounts

A study shows TransPennine Express will cancel more than 23,000 trains this year if reliability continues at its current level

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express on track to cancel 23,000 services in 2023, says mayor

The figure for TransPennine Express was released by West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin, who urged the Government to ‘get a grip’.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers warn TransPennine on service as mayors demand they ‘get a grip’

Northern mayors call for operator to be removed with 20,000 trains expected to be cancelled this year

Leeds Live

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin confirms Leeds WILL get its own 'amazing' tram system

The proposed plan will cost £2 billion

Daily Mirror

Millions to get £2 bus fares for three months - full list of firms offering deal

More than 120 bus firms in England will cap their fares at £2 from January 1 - but the scheme is being branded 'half-baked' as the discount will only apply for three months

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