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The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Elizabeth Line rapidly already the most punctual train in the UK

But figures reveal less than half of Avanti West Coast trains are on time

Evening Standard

Avanti to introduce 'relief trains' between Manchester and London

It comes after Mayor Andy Burnham queried the 'quality and availability' of Avanti services

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham questions ability of Avanti to put on enough train services to London for those wishing to pay respects to the Queen

Mayor calls again for first class carriages to be declassified to cope with demand

Manchester Evening News

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Avanti West Coast called on to make 'significant improvements' ahead of funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The mayor of Greater Manchester and city council leader have written to the company

Birmingham Post

'It's a real mix of emotions': Hope meets mourning as Manchester proclaims King Charles III

'It's a part of history, and it's one of those things that you won't ever see again'

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham says Queen 'defined national character' as he pays tribute at Manchester Cathedral

"In a world that is ever-changing and very volatile, she provided constancy and consistency for the British people and those are qualities that we all need to learn to value more."

Manchester Evening News

Reversal of Avanti West Coast timetable cuts an 'absolute priority', says minister - but she hasn't said WHEN more trains will run between Manchester and London

Transport minister Trudy Harrison faced shouts of 'when?' from Labour MPs

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Liz Truss called Andy Burnham a ‘miserablist mayor’ - so how will their relationship pan out now she’s PM?

The Greater Manchester mayor says he will give the new PM the benefit of the doubt and always 'got on well' with her. But he warns the Tories are ‘running out of time’ in the North.

Manchester Evening News

'It's very nice to be back': Manchester welcomes Meghan Markle as she makes first public appearance after jubilee

Meghan reminisced about her first One Young World Summit in 2014, where she had a 'pinch me moment'

Manchester Evening News

Transpennine Express to cut services from Manchester due to staff shortages in yet another blow to rail industry

The rail provider said temporary changes had to be made following 'a range of issues' including 'sustained high levels of sickness'

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: In Liz we Truss?

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Monday September 5, 2022

Manchester Evening News

What Liz Truss in 10 Downing Street could mean for Greater Manchester

The cost of living crisis, levelling up and even 'Lexit', the new Prime Minister has got a big job on her hands

Manchester Evening News

Slashing fares is the 'first step' for better buses, Andy Burnham says

The Greater Manchester mayor said many people will benefit from the new bus fares launched this week, but more needs to be done

Manchester Evening News

Metrolink's future is 'unclear' as government funding ends and passenger numbers fall

While the Government has found extra cash for the bus network and £1.2bn funding for Transport for London, Metrolink is travelling toward a funding 'cliff edge'

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Evening News

Avanti set to have their contract renewed despite timetable chaos and scathing criticism from mayor - reports

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said Avanti was in 'last chance saloon' yesterday after weeks of chaos.

Manchester Evening News

Why the new bus fares coming in TODAY ‘won’t make a difference’ for many – and some will pay more

Single fares and day tickets will be capped, but many regular bus passengers will not benefit from this 'first step' towards Andy Burnham's Bee Network which starts on Sunday, September 4

Manchester Evening News

Under-fire Avanti West Coast in 'last chance saloon' says Andy Burnham as boss quits

'They should today be making a full public apology for their failures and providing a detailed explanation of the steps they are taking to fix things'

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’ after failures, says Andy Burnham

The company is operating a reduced service, with one train an hour running between London and Manchester

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The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast in ‘last chance saloon’, warns Greater Manchester mayor

It comes after the train operator’s managing director Phil Whittingham stepped down amid a row over a reduced schedule.

Manchester Evening News

Boss of under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast steps down ahead of strikes after timetable fury

Trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly have been cut from one every 20 minutes to one an hour

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer insists he is ‘proud’ trade unionist but won’t join workers on picket line

Labour leader says stance ‘question of roles’, after being dubbed ‘professional conman’ by Owen Jones

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Out of control

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday August 30, 2022

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham clashes with Keir Starmer over Labour picket line policy

Labour mayor says he would consider running for leader ‘one day’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham criticises Starmer’s policy against joining picket lines

Manchester mayor says he sees no controversy in Labour frontbenchers joining strikers during cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Andy Burnham says he could run for PM as Labour leader 'one day'

The Greater Manchester Mayor insisted he was focusing on his current role - and that he backs Keir Starmer - but suggested he had his eye on the top job

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