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 “a...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/18/disabled-people-england-bus-travel-andy-burnham-labour-reform-nigel-farage-conservatives-kemi-badenoch-uk-politics-live-news)