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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Burnham Breaks Through: From Manchester Mayor to UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, formerly Greater Manchester mayor, has risen to UK prime minister after becoming Labour leader, pledging to devolve power away from London, move parts of the PM’s office to Manchester, and pursue a major social housing program while increasing regional public control of services. Details on funding and energy/water policy remain unclear as he prepares to govern on Labour’s 2024 manifesto and rules out an early election.

via Axios|

#andy-burnham #devolution #labour-party

weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"Northern England Paralyzed by Heavy Snowfall: Highways Blocked, Power Outages Reported"

Heavy snowfall in northern England caused chaos on highways, with motorists seeking shelter or spending the night in their cars. The snow also knocked out power to over 2,500 customers. Trucks jackknifed, blocking roads, and drivers reported taking hours to complete short trips. Emergency services worked to rescue stranded motorists, while schools, churches, and a scout hut provided emergency shelter. Electricity was expected to be restored by late Sunday night. The Met Office issued a weather warning for ice in several regions.

via ABC News|

#heavy-snow #highways #northern-england

business2 years ago•2 min saved

UK Business Demands Answers from PM on HS2 Rail Link Silence

Business leaders and organizations in northern England are frustrated over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's delay in announcing a decision on whether to scrap or delay the northern leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project. While it is believed that the stretch from Birmingham to Manchester will likely be delayed, the lack of an official announcement has caused confusion and disappointment. The project's escalating costs and potential cancellation of the northern section have raised concerns among business leaders about the need for investment and the missed opportunity to level up the region. Scrapping the link to Manchester would reduce HS2 to a line between London and Birmingham, with work on this phase already well underway.

via Reuters UK|

#business #hs2 #infrastructure