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Outrage as minister says 'not much point' in Northern Powerhouse Rail's new high-speed Manchester to Leeds line

Northern Powerhouse Rail looks set to be ditched by the new Prime Minister

Manchester Evening News

Rail strikes could last until spring 2023, says union boss Mick Lynch

‘We’re not in this for the sake of it’, says RMT boss – who says transport secretary could end dispute quickly

The Independent UK

New demands for election as Rishi Sunak tears up pledges

Labour’s Rayner accuses PM of ‘shredding’ his promises and his authority

The Independent UK

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Mick Lynch warns rail strikes could last until after Christmas if Tories won't do deal

RMT union chief Mick Lynch warned of fresh disruption in the run-up to Christmas and urged Transport Secretary Mark Harper to break a seven-month strike dispute over pay, conditions and maintenance job cuts

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak won't be watching Matt Hancock on I'm a Celebrity 2022

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 'probably doesn't have time' to watch the former Health Secretary chomp kangaroo penis on ITV, his Press Secretary said

Daily Mirror

Rail passengers may face further strikes in November as Aslef ponders action

Train drivers’ union weighs up action later in month while disruption from RMT awaits travellers from Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock defends I'm A Celebrity jaunt as Ed Balls calls the move 'totally crackers'

He said: "I haven’t lost my marbles"

Nottingham Post

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France and UK need to do more on Channel migrant crisis, Cabinet minister admits

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the authorities on both sides of the English Channel needed to step up work to tackle small boat crossings.

The Independent UK

Food price rises set to get worse, warns supermarket boss

A supermarket boss has warned that food price rises will “get worse” as the Bank of England prepares to hike interest rates to tackle soaring inflation.

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman showing public she ‘gets it’ with migrant ‘invasion’ rhetoric, says minister

‘Good thing’ for politicians to show they’re in touch, says cabinet minister

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock may have breached ministerial rules with I’m a Celebrity appearance

Watchdog for post-ministerial roles writing to ex-health secretary

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary: Government remains ‘committed’ to HS2

Mark Harper made the comment after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove suggested capital investment for HS2 will be reviewed.

The Independent UK

Hancock defends trip to Australia for I’m A Celebrity jaunt

Cabinet minister Mark Harper said Matt Hancock had not made the ‘right judgment’ in swapping Westminster for the jungle.

The Independent UK

Manston asylum conditions could see riots and hunger strikes, government warned

‘I think we’ll see a serious breakdown in public order’, warns prison officers’ chief

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Why are there train strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

The Independent UK

Why are there train strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

Evening Standard

HS2 ‘likely’ to exceed mammoth budget unless urgent savings found

“HS2 Ltd has indicated that, if unmitigated, the final delivery cost is likely to exceed its target cost of £40.3 billion based upon its forecast of future spending,” Mark Harper said

Chronicle Live

North's rail network 'unacceptable' as Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail 'chaos' as emergency

Jamie Driscoll and four more Labour mayors from the North were involved in an emergency meeting on Thursday and are calling on the Government to "haul operators to the table" to sort out the current rail "chaos"

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Manchester Evening News

Northern leaders invited to Government meeting over rail chaos

TransPennine Express has cancelled 53 trains on Friday, its website reveals

The Independent UK

Why are there train strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

Birmingham Post

Northern mayors say rail chaos is an 'emergency' and demand the Government steps in to secure services

Politicians say Northern passengers should not have to put up with cancellations and delays

The Independent UK

Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail ‘chaos’ as emergency

Mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside held an emergency meeting.

Manchester Evening News

Mayors blast 'shambles' of rail services 'inflicting misery on millions of people'

An emergency meeting of regional mayors was being held today

The Independent UK

Why are there rail strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

Chronicle Live

Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan dropped from Cabinet in Rishi Sunak's reshuffle

Ms Trevelyan, who pledged to dual the A1 in Northumberland in her election campaign, was Transport Secretary for just seven weeks

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