Andy Burnham's scheme to provide free bus journeys across England was announced by Rachel Reeves and implemented under the leadership of Heidi Alexander as Transport Secretary.
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Andy Burnham's scheme to provide free bus journeys across England was announced by Rachel Reeves and implemented under the leadership of Heidi Alexander as Transport Secretary.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Andy Burnham and Heidi Alexander launched free bus travel schemes, including a £2 cap, in September.Sub-event
Burnham's initiative for free bus journeys across England, announced by Reeves, is now underway.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Rachel Reeves
British politician and current Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1979)
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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