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Backers of Andy Burnham’s proposed Middleton tram line have responded to claims it could ‘plough through’ coveted green space, including Heaton Park.
The proposal for a new Metrolink route - a discussion point among leaders for years - formed the centrepiece of the mayor's transport announcement as he marched into his second term with an increased majority and a vow to ‘deliver’ on buses, trams integration and bike hire.
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The Courteeners in his victory speech after winning a second term – watch footage below.Burnham won 67.3 per cent of the vote in the city as votes from this week’s elections came in yesterday (May 8).When giving his victory speech, the Mayor took time to quote The Courteeners’ most famous lyric, from their hit ‘Not Nineteen Forever’.“God bless the band,” he told the crowd and cameras, adding: “If you know, you know…”See footage below:Big shout out to Andy Burnham
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