- Andy Burnham is managing public transport services in Greater Manchester.
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Andy Burnham, currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the need for government powers and policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel, involving the Isle of Wight and the Department for Transport.
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Updated Sep 2
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What happened
Andy Burnham, currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the need for government powers and policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel, involving the Isle of Wight and the Department for Transport.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Department for Transport considered giving powers to regulate cross-Solent travel companies.Sub-event
Current policy discussions regarding cross-Solent travel and required government powers.1 source
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Department for Transport
United Kingdom government ministerial department responsible for the English transport network
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