I have had a lot of train trips the last couple of weeks that has allowed me to watch #Loudermilk which is brilliant. But also has as it's theme some one of my favourite Franz Ferdinand songs, if unfamiliar with either, then enjoy... youtu.be/2iUfn5vJI7Q?si…

This is truly grim and genuinely creepy on numerous levels... not just the weirdo who authored it, but also the editor who then decided to publish it...

Happy St George’s Day to all who celebrate

This is a lovely little story if you need something to make you smile today...

...and it's probably destined to be made into a film/series on Netflix.

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If they get rid of FA Cup replays to favour the big clubs, obvs I'd prefer it if they didn't, then lower division clubs should automatically get home advantage as a leveller...

Supporting Transport for the North’s Strategic Transport Plan #TransformTheNorth in Westminster today 🚌

Large transport projects, such as the Leamside Line, are key to unlocking growth and potential in our often left behind region🚆

🚅 The North doesn't need the badly drawn map masquerading as 'Network North' that we've got from the government, it needs a plan.

📝I'm backing Transport for the North's plan to increase investment, reduce isolation, and deliver a greener public transport system to the North.

It's hard not to love Gordon Brown... his work on multibanks is really underappreciated!

The video you’ve been waiting for…

The moment we lifted the cup! 🏆

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#Easter

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It annoys me how people on low incomes often pay more for energy and transport because they can’t buy upfront.

So, working with Greater Manchester Credit Union Consortium (GMCU), we will help people to buy an annual Bee Network pass via weekly interest-free repayments - and make big savings on travel costs.

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If re-elected in May, I will bring in a new half-price monthly fare for 18 to 21 year-olds from January 2025.

This will support the introduction of the MBacc: GM’s alternative to the university route which aims to give all young people growing up here a clear path in life.

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Hard to find a better description for how levelling up has panned out in practice

Strip Avanti of West Coast Main Line franchise, say Northern leaders bbc.in/4a4aeaC

Andy Burnham Avanti West Coast Greater Manchester Combined Authority Greater Manchester Business Board Mayor of Greater Manchester FirstGroup plc This agenda item has concluded with the Transport for the North board providing statutory advice to the Secretary of State for Transport, recommending the termination of the Avanti West Coast contract at the earliest possible opportunity.

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