Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP at Leeds railway station. 

Grant Shapps promises to give passengers ‘the reliable transport network they deserve as quickly as possible.

Why not everyone is happy about the latest northern transport announcement

A £600 million rail investment proves the Government is "getting on" with the Northern Powerhouse, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Most of the cash will go towards electrifying the line between Manchester and Leeds.

£600m rail boost proves Govt ''getting on'' with Northern Powerhouse 

Jake Berry MP, a father of three, said he was offered another role that would have required substantial amounts of foreign travel.

Northern Powerhouse Minister "choses to leave government"

The Northern Powerhouse Minister has told ITV News that the process to strip Northern Rail of its franchise could've been started sooner.

Minister says Northern Leaders could have 'acted sooner' on Northern rail

Northern politicians have made a new joint call for more help for the regions from Boris Johnson's Government.

Northern politicians demand more help for regions

The new prime minister must take the lead on the Northern Powerhouse, Theresa May's de facto deputy has said.

Calls for new prime minister to 'take the lead' on the Northern Powerhouse

Further progress on the Northern Powerhouse could be hampered by a lack of joined-up planning, according to a new report.

Warning over "fragmented and under-resourced planning of the North"

The new franchise – the West Coast Partnership – will be responsible for services on both the West Coast Main Line from 2019.

Government announces rail franchise for HS2 project

Andy Burnham has urged new Prime Minister Theresa May to secure the future of the Northern Powerhouse.

Burnham: Scrapping Northern Powerhouse would be betrayal

Andrew Percy is determined Northerners should have 'greater control over their lives and stronger, more sustainable economic growth.'
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The new Northern Powerhouse Minister visits region

North West leaders call on new PM to renew committment to the region

North West leaders ask PM to renew commitment to region

Chinese investment and innovation in Lancashire is agreed as the North West welcomes President Xi Jinping for an historic state visit.

Where is China spending its money in the North West?

Cynicism and frustration surrounds the Tories' plan for the North, but at least they have one. Meanwhile, where is Labour's alternative?

Where is Labour's alternative plan for the North?

Trafford Council leader Sean Anstee blogs from China.

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