Andy Burnham and Claire Ward announced a £2 bus fare cap for the East Midlands and advocated for local transport funding devolution.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Miatta Fahnbulleh decides on Rosebank oilfield approval, leading to a clash with Andy Burnham over climate policy.Fri 23:18
  • The Prime Minister's scheme is facing criticism from Claire Waxman, who warns it risks creating a 'doom-loop'.Fri 21:32
• Claire Ward →

  British politician (born 1972)

  • Regional mayors, including Claire Ward and Tracy Brabin, are engaging with the government on devolution and regional tax proposals.Tue 09:08
  • The government announced its latest relief package in the Autumn Budget to support regional areas.Tue 09:08
• East Midlands →

  official region of England

  • Derby's economic and political landscape is highlighted by corporate contracts, MP representation, and regional investment initiatives.Mon 17:53
  • Harrods has started stocking produce sourced from the East Midlands region.Mon 06:57

Related events

• Andy Burnham provided cash funding to support bus services within the West Midlands.Wed 22:19
• The Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority announced support for local control of bus services, involving key figures including Andy Burnham, Heidi Alexander, and Richard Parker.Aug 18
• Burnham plans for devolution across England, while the British Chambers of Commerce comments on Healey's budget and urges business inclusion.Sep 20
• Andy Burnham's devolution drive is supporting city projects in Bradford.Wed 05:37