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London buses are regulated and have seen passenger numbers rise
Bus deregulation ‘isn’t working’

The past 20 years of deregulation in the bus service have shown that it does not work and cannot be made to work, MPs have warned. The transport select committee says the current system of competition is “clearly failing many non-core routes and the communities [that] depend on them”. Bus passenger numbers have been falling… Read more »

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Hilary Benn is reportedly standing for the deputy Labour leadership
Benn may stand for deputy leadership

Hilary Benn has joined the race to become deputy leader of the Labour party, reports suggest. The international development secretary has reportedly begun instructing his supports to begin canvassing MPs to secure the 44 nominations he needs to stand for John Prescott’s job. The reports in the Independent come after former junior defence minister Tom… Read more »