Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – UK politics live

The prime minister says the ‘absolutely massive’ move would protect thousands of jobs The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has confirmed a new partnership between the government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to take local control of bus services in the region. Burnham said the “absolutely massive” move would protect thousands of jobs, which were threatened after the parent company behind local operator National Express indicated it was leaving the market. Buses in Manchester and…