Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened
What to know about Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – as it happened
West Midlands to take public control of local bus network The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has confirmed a new partnership between the government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to take local control of bus services in the region.
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What happened
West Midlands to take public control of local bus network The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has confirmed a new partnership between the government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to take local control of bus services in the region.
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