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Mayors write to Yorkshire Water with ‘serious concerns’ over undisclosed CEO pay

The region’s four mayors said payments worth £1.3m made to boss Nicola Shaw via an offshore parent company were a ‘fundamental breach of trust’.

Evening Standard

Missing out on £54m research fund ‘undermines’ northern universities, say mayors

The elected mayors warned that investment was ‘concentrated disproportionately in London and the South East’.

Evening Standard

‘Investing in destruction’: campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete

Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle path

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‘A mess of our own making’: Labour mayors reflect on Starmer’s first year

Steve Rotheram and Tracy Brabin urge PM to listen more, with one saying his government is ‘disjointed’ from the rest of Labour

The Guardian - UK

‘Cleaner, greener and absolute reliability’: trams make UK comeback

Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boost

The Guardian - UK

Blunkett outlines ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ plan to fix railways in Yorkshire

He said Yorkshire’s Plan for Rail would deliver a huge boost to jobs, growth and new housing.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on better public transport for the north: good politics and good economics

Editorial: Northern metro mayors are right to demand a step change in public investment at next month’s government spending review

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Millions will still have £2 bus fare cap as mayors step in to extend scheme

The metro mayors for West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region have pledged to extend the £2 bus fare cap.

Evening Standard

What links Tracy Brabin, Eva Perón and Ronald Reagan? The Saturday quiz

From Batman to the Institutional Revolutionary party, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Rail, water, energy: the big projects likely to be in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Chancellor expected to promote range of infrastructure plans to boost economy, including reviving parts of HS2

The Guardian - UK

Leeds riot: Police 'attacked' after trying to protect social workers responding to child protection matter

Public order officers came under ‘barrage of bricks and missiles’ as ‘several’ arrested, police say

Evening Standard

What is devolution and how will Keir Starmer’s Labour change Westminster’s relationships with the UK?

In the UK, devolved authorities operate in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as in other areas including London, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Tees Valley

The Independent UK

From African stars to British stalwarts, Glastonbury 2024 opens gates to a truly diverse lineup

With the BBC livestreaming globally for the first time, and an especially rich lineup of Black artists, 2024’s festival champions a broad remit – but plays it safe with Coldplay

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The Guardian view on England’s metro mayors: local elections that produce national figures

Editorial: This model of devolution should be the start of a bigger conversation about power and democracy, not the end

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‘It would be seismic to win in Sunak’s backyard’: is Labour about to paint England red?

Thursday’s local elections are a chance for Keir Starmer to show his party’s breadth of support – not least in the embattled PM’s North Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

As an actor, I know the value of culture. As West Yorkshire’s mayor, I’ll use it to enrich lives and provide jobs

Westminster funding cuts could cause cultural deprivation, but I have a plan to nurture talent and boost employment, says Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire

International Business Times UK

From Photoshop To 'You Don't Look Like An MP', Female Politicians Are Still Judged On Their Appearance

For years, female politicians have been criticised by the public for their wardrobe. The trend has continued.

The Guardian - UK

West Yorkshire to bring bus services under public control

Region becomes third in north of England to reverse four decades of deregulation after similar moves by Manchester and Liverpool

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‘It’s chaos’: ruined plans, lost hours at UK’s worst station for cancelled trains

Huddersfield’s travellers are used to poor service. But many fear for the economic damage a dysfunctional rail system causes

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak faces backlash from former PMs over decision to axe HS2 northern leg

The Prime Minister also found himself reported to police in Scotland over comments made about Nicola Sturgeon in his conference speech.

The Independent UK

Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2

Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts.

The Independent UK

Hunt keeps axing of HS2 up sleeve for Budget as northern mayors warn U-turn will see Tory election wipeout

Chancellor in active discussions with PM, as Tories warned ‘voters won’t forget’ if rail project ditched

The Guardian - UK

Ashes diary: northern mayors call out ECB as Mike Gatting relives that ball

Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin call on ECB to reconsider decision not to allocate 2027 Ashes Tests to northern grounds as former England captain braves potential ignominy

The Independent UK

Mayors urge ECB to reconsider its northern snub for 2027 men’s Ashes series

Ben Stokes admitted earlier this week he was “devastated” by the allocation in four years’ time, with Headingley and Old Trafford missing out.

The Guardian - UK

‘Principled, gifted, committed’: politicians and actors salute Glenda Jackson

Keir Starmer recalls role as Cleopatra in Morecambe and Wise sketch, which actor considered career highlight

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