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Plans unveiled for cheaper high-speed alternative to scrapped HS2 northern leg

Report claims 50-mile line would be slightly slower and significantly cheaper but deliver most of the benefits

The Guardian - UK

Britain has two kinds of buses – but the days of second-class services could be numbered

In some regions they’re a lifeline, in others an irregular, unreliable last resort. Labour’s plans will begin to close the gap, says journalist Laura Laker

The Guardian - UK

Manchester turns to ‘housing first’ scheme to eradicate rough sleeping

Inspired by Finnish success story, mayor Andy Burnham says unconditional homes policy ‘saves public money’

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Rachel Reeves urged by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to consider softening cuts to winter fuel payments

His appeal came ahead of a crunch Commons vote on the controversial reform

Evening Standard

Superloops, Bees and bottlenecks: onboard England’s new bus routes

Devolved transport powers for mayors represent exciting prospect, but traffic and costs are still a major hurdle

The Guardian - UK

Family in Manchester Airport incident to make formal complaint against police

A TOP Scottish lawyer who is representing the family involved in an incident at Manchester Airport has called for the complete CCTV footage to be…

The National (Scotland)

Family of man kicked in Manchester Airport video concerned for injured officers

New footage appears to show officers being hit as they try to arrest man

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New footage shows lead-up to police incident at Manchester Airport

A VIDEO has emerged showing what happened in the lead-up to a police officer being filmed kicking and stamping on a man’s head at Manchester…

The National (Scotland)

Manchester Airport incident ‘complicated’, mayor says as new video emerges

Footage from Manchester Evening News appears to show violent and frenetic moments before the incident.

Evening Standard

Fears Rochdale could ‘boil over’ as outsiders stir division over Manchester airport video

Family of a man seen being kicked by police call for ‘time to heal’ as far-right groups and others try to exploit the fallout

The Guardian - UK

Police officer faces criminal investigation over Manchester Airport kick video

The officer has also been served with a disciplinary notice

The Independent UK

Footage shows police officer who stamped on suspect pepper spraying man at Manchester Airport

Officer has been suspended by Greater Manchester Police as anger grows over clip of arrest in terminal

The Independent UK

Don’t use video of officer kicking man at Manchester Airport for political purposes, says mayor

Mayor Andy Burnham says ‘situation not clear cut’ as lawyer says man has cyst on brain

Evening Standard

Teenager kicked in face by Manchester police is ‘traumatised’, solicitor says

Akhmed Yakoob claims Muhammed Fahir, 19, is victim of police brutality after video shows arrest at airport

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Manchester Airport: Ex-police chief warns of ‘summer of discontent’ over race failings

Exclusive: ‘I cannot discount the possibility that people are going to get more frustrated and take matters into their own hands,’ says former Met Police chief Leroy Logan

The Independent UK

Manchester Airport incident - latest: Police officer who kicked man in video faces criminal investigation

Independent Office for Police Conduct confirms officer under criminal investigation for assault

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Outrage after British police officer filmed kicking man in the head

Armed officer filmed kicking man prone on the ground of Manchester Airport; shocked onlookers threatened with Tasers.

The Independent UK

Councils to get more power in ‘devolution revolution’, says Angela Rayner

‘Devolution revolution’ to transfer power out of Westminster

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‘I feel sorry for London bands’: Why England’s North West is guitar hero utopia

While their London counterparts are struggling, bands like Courteeners and Blossoms are thriving. Michael Hann speaks to the musicians, politicians, and industry figures about what makes this corner of the country so hospitable for burgeoning guitar groups looking to make a splash

The Guardian - UK

Tory governments talked down to regional mayors like me. Now Keir Starmer is listening to us

The new PM understands it will take metro mayors with real power to actually improve the country’s housing, education and more, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

The Independent UK

What is devolution and how will Keir Starmer’s Labour change Westminster’s relationships with the UK?

In the UK, devolved authorities operate in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as in other areas including London, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Tees Valley

The Guardian - UK

How to access land to build more housing

Letters: Ray Corbett suggests repealing the Land Compensation Act, while Prof Andrew Fraser wants to rake back vast areas owned by hereditary peers. Plus a letter from Bea Rogers

The Guardian - UK

‘Sails on the ship’ and ‘ashes of disaster’ – quotes of election night

From Jacob Rees-Mogg quoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Neil Kinnock’s description of George Galloway, the TV coverage offered some notable moments

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has promised big – now he must be bold and move quickly. Here’s how he should start

In league with regional mayors, the prime minister can test good ideas in areas like housing. There is promising talent in Labour’s ranks too. Fast track it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Sir Howard Bernstein obituary

Public servant who spearheaded the regeneration of post-industrial Manchester as the city council’s chief executive

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