PLANS to bring Greater Manchester’s bus network back under public control for the first time in decades were widely welcomed today.
Labour Mayor Andy Burnham announced that proposals for local authorities, rather by than private operators, to regulate fares, timetables and routes have been approved.
Nine out of 10 of the region’s councils backed the changes, which are to be introduced by 2023.
If we can tackle the big issues, like delivering decent public services and affordable state-built and owned housing by making the richest pay a fair amount of tax, Labour can win back the trust and support of the electorate, argues ANDY McDONALD MP
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains


