Six projects in Greater Manchester have been allocated a share of a £232m fund following an announcement by Rishi Sunak today (October 27)..
Is Greater Manchester politically accountable enough for a £1bn ‘levelling up’ deal?
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Politicians across the political spectrum have warned Greater Manchester’s structures are not robust enough to hold the mayor to account over the city region’s existing devolution deal - even before any potential ‘levelling up’ deal from ministers.
In the past week Andy Burnham has been lobbying Tory ministers hard during their party conference in Manchester, promising that in return for a further £1bn-plus devolved deal, he will be held accountable for delivery
He has suggested that
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23.10.2021 / 09:19
Greater Manchester to get £1 billion transport boost in government 'levelling-up' package
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Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases spike in every borough
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16.10.2021 / 19:13
Andy Burnham's mask plea to Greater Manchester as region's infection rates soar
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14.10.2021 / 00:29
Five Greater Manchester boroughs are to get extra government covid support this winter, reports claim
Five Greater Manchester boroughs are to get extra government support to combat coronavirus this winter, reports claim.
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13.10.2021 / 10:47
Andy Burnham under pressure over 'untold scandal' of scrutiny failings
Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure over the ‘untold scandal’ of Greater Manchester’s ‘failure’ to scrutinise decisions and hold those in power to account.
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12.10.2021 / 21:36
"We were harder hit" – Andy Burnhamn and Greater Manchester politicians react to MPs findings on local lockdowns in "damning" report
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12.10.2021 / 16:39
Manchester Arena licence changes agreed after initial concern from Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council
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10.10.2021 / 21:39
'I don't think I would vote Tory again': What Greater Manchester Red Wall voters think of all Boris's promises now
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08.10.2021 / 17:25
Andy Burnham's 'spot on' transport plan, jobs for locals and being 'focused on the north' - what Labour leader Keir Starmer had to say during Kellogg's factory visit
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he is 'very focused on the north' as he visited the Kellogg's factory in Trafford.
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08.10.2021 / 13:01
Greater Manchester Police officer dismissed from force after being jailed for sexual assault of young girl
A Greater Manchester Police officer who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl has been dismissed from the police.
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07.10.2021 / 18:19
Greater Manchester Police officer acquitted of sexually assaulting woman during night out in city centre
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman during a night out in the city centre.
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06.10.2021 / 22:42
Greater Manchester Police officer denies sexually assaulting 'vulnerable' woman after night out in city centre
A Greater Manchester Police officer has denied sexually assaulting a 'vulnerable' woman after a night out in the city centre.
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04.10.2021 / 09:01
Cheap buses, seamless travel - the £1bn transport boost Greater Manchester wants from government
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03.10.2021 / 21:25
Boris Johnson promises ‘levelling up’ announcement to ‘gladden Andy Burnham’s heart’
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03.10.2021 / 21:25
'If they got me, they killed me. We had no choice' - The Afghan refugees stuck in limbo in Greater Manchester hotels
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03.10.2021 / 14:07
'If things don't improve at GMP, hold me accountable at the ballot box' says Andy Burnham
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02.10.2021 / 18:11
We spoke to people in Manchester what they think about Boris Johnson, Andy Burnham, and the Tory Conference
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02.10.2021 / 15:21
'Let's not go there': He'll 'never back down from an argument', but Andy Burnham urges PM to avoid repeat of bitter Covid cash battle as he asks for £1bn
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