Four questions Andy Burnham answered during Bradford visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Bradford to outline new policies on waste crime, infrastructure, and support for farming. Key proposals include significantly higher fines for fly-tipping and the development of a mass transit system for West Yorkshire.
Why it matters
The announcement signals a shift toward regionalized enforcement for environmental crimes and major infrastructure investment in Northern England.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Grange Interlink Community Centre in Bradford on Thursday
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out a number of priorities during his visit to West Yorkshire on Thursday.
Speaking at a waste dump in Bradford, he said he would crack down on fly-tipping and look into equipping fire and rescue services with more resources to tackle wildfires and flooding.
He also spoke about plans to boost infrastructure and support British farming.
Below are the four questions he answered from BBC Yorkshire.
During his visit to Bradford, he said West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester would be the first areas with new region-led approaches to waste crime.
This would include giving mayors and council leaders the lead in co-ordinating councils, police, regulators, and other enforcement agencies.
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