Greater Manchester will be given more than £1 billion to transform the region's public transport system, the government has announced.
Boris Johnson promises ‘levelling up’ announcement to ‘gladden Andy Burnham’s heart’
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As Conservative Party conference kicks off in Manchester once again, the Prime Minister has promised a major transport announcement in the coming days to lift the spirits of those seeking a ‘levelling up’ deal for the city region.
Speaking to the M.E.N. during a visit to Gorton’s HideOut youth centre, Boris Johnson said he would be making some ‘very big announcements’ about northern transport links, as
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Is Greater Manchester politically accountable enough for a £1bn ‘levelling up’ deal?
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Indie band Friendly Fires post sweary outburst after Boris Johnson uses their song as he walks on stage at Tory conference
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Friendly Fires criticise the Tories for using ‘Blue Cassette’ during Boris Johnson’s speech
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Levelling up, life after Brexit and 'Jon Bon Govey' - Seven key moments from Boris Johnson's conference closing speech
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Boris Johnson's 'Levelling Up Minister' Michael Gove wants to understand why Oldham isn't keeping up with Manchester
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GMB's Ranvir Singh blanked by Boris Johnson live on air as she attempts to get him on ITV show
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Boris Toby Jugs and No 10 candles - Some of the merchandise on sale at the Tory party conference
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Boris Johnson and Priti Patel in Manchester as Tory conference begins
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'If things don't improve at GMP, hold me accountable at the ballot box' says Andy Burnham
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Boris Johnson ready to take 'bold decisions' in Covid recovery - but Conservatives wary of storms brewing
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02.10.2021 / 23:19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his way to Manchester ahead of Conservative Party conference
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