The North of England is united and will hold the government to long-standing promises of a new railway line connecting the region, Andy Burnham said today.
Backing a pan-Northern newspaper campaign today, the Greater Manchester mayor said that business and political leaders will 'speak with one voice' too.
Northern news titles came together calling on the government to 'Choose The North' as ministers prepare to unveil the Integrated Rail Plan later this week. READ MORE: Choose the North: The government must deliver on railway promises It comes after reports that Northern Powerhouse Rail - a new railway line linking Liverpool to Leeds via Manchester and Bradford - could be scrapped.
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