Inside Burnham’s ‘Fight’ with Reeves that Threatens £45bn Northern Rail Plan

Inside Burnham’s ‘fight’ with Reeves that threatens £45bn northern rail plan

Andy Burnham has laid down a warning to ministers that they still face a “fight” over key elements of the Government’s £45bn northern rail plans. On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of planned rail upgrades across the North of England – which critics noted offered few details of exactly what is being funded and when it will happen. The i Paper understands Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, and other city leaders were on…

Reeves revives NPR with £45bn budget cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revived the long-dormant Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), committing to a £45bn upgrade connecting major cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.