Andy Burnham

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Covid Inquiry: ‘Don’t let this report gather dust’ says Scarborough care leader

Whitby Railway Station Platforms, Andy Burnham. Courtesy Northern/House Of Commons

Government responds after challenge over Whitby rail links

Andy Burnham, Northern Train. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen/LDRS.

Andy Burnham challenged: 'try getting here by train' as town rail links slammed

Alison Hume MP and Ed Miliband MP at Labour Conference In Liverpool, September 2026. photo: Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire

The Hopgrove Junction on the A64. Photo: Google.

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The Hopgrove Junction on the A64. Photo: Google.

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Andy Burnham At Scarborough Cricket Club. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen

Andy Burnham speaks about major Scarborough business in House of Commons

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Former Halifax bank in Whitby to be replaced with an adult gaming centre and, inset: Alison Hume MP.

MP Alison Hume welcomes plan to revoke ‘Aim to Permit’ rule after campaign
Alison Hume MP has welcomed Government plans to abolish the Gambling Act’s controversial ‘Aim to Permit’ rule, describing the move as a significant step towards giving towns back control of their high streets.
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Readers from across the Yorkshire coast, including Whitby, Bridlington and Scarborough, said what they think the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham should tackle next. Photo credits: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images, Richard Ponter, Marisa Cashill.

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Alison Hume: "For me, that's what public service is all about - listening, standing up for your community and delivering results". Photo credit: James Hardisty.

Public service means standing up for the community

Alison Hume MP for Scarborough & Whitby.

'No comment': MP refuses to be drawn into Labour Party leadership row

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According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

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A total of 50 new buses will be built in Scarborough. (Photo: Alexander Dennis)

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A Northern train near Colton Junction in North Yorkshire. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has signalled he wants to remove the franchise from Northern, warning he is "simply not prepared" for the service to carry on as it is. PA Photo.

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Overcrowding on Leeds peak times trains described as "frightening" - and things ...

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