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In this video, we’ll explain the long-running HS2 kerfuffle, why Burnham wants to revive the cancelled northern leg, and whether he actually can.

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Burnham’s comments about HS2
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/burnham-would-revive-hs2-between-birmingham-and-manchester-if-he-becomes-pm-15-06-2026/
https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/civils/hs2/burnham-pledges-to-revive-hs2-link-to-manchester-16-06-2026/

‘HS2 lite’ proposal

‘HS2 lite’ to Manchester project revived

Labour steering group on HS2 North replacement line ‘expected within weeks’

Can Burnham actually revive HS2?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/21/back-on-track-can-burnham-fix-the-norths-woeful-rail-services

Cost of HS2
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/dec/16/we-hate-it-its-desecration-the-real-cost-of-hs2

HS2 polling
https://yougov.com/en-gb/trackers/support-for-high-speed-rail-hs2

Starmer comments on HS2
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67924577

Centre for British Progress report on UK infrastructure
https://britishprogress.org/reports/building-more-for-less-a-cost-free-path-to-europea

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Over the last week, the UK government have been encouraging parents to send their children back to schools when they re-open after summer. However, understandably, many are concerns about the associated COVID risk. So in this video, we discuss if it’s time for children to return and if going back to school really is safe?

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2 – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/911267/School_Outbreaks_Analysis.pdf
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8 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53875410
9 – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(20)30105-X/fulltext
10 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-53053337
11 – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(20)30105-X/fulltext
12 – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(20)30105-X/fulltext
13 – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(20)30105-X/fulltext
14 – https://cpag.org.uk/news-blogs/news-listings/impact-school-closures-children-living-poverty-wales
15 – https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-children-schools-impact
16 – https://youngminds.org.uk/about-us/reports/coronavirus-impact-on-young-people-with-mental-health-needs/
17 – https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-children-schools-impact

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In this video we look at whether Andy Burnham get Labour back on track with regards to the housing crisis, and deliver what Starmer promised in his 2024 manifesto.

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Notes on Growth The Really Radical Policy in Labour’s Planning Rewrite
https://www.samdumitriu.com/p/the-really-radical-policy-in-labours

Gov UK NPPF
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a8334c03bd75b81e2329ac4/National_Planning_Policy_Framework.pdf

Gov UK Full Steam Ahead to Fast Track More Homes Near Stations
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/full-steam-ahead-to-fast-track-more-homes-near-stations

The Guardian Loosening of Planning Rules in England to Allow More New Homes Near Stations
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/loosening-planning-rules-england-more-homes-train-stations-rayner

Local Government Association National Planning Policy Framework Response
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/national-planning-policy-framework-lga-response

Independent Minister Admits New Homes Could Be Built on Green Belt
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/green-belt-grey-housing-building-labour-trains-b3034056.html

House of Commons Library Overview of the Planning System (England)
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10752/

Planoraks NPPF2026
https://www.planoraks.com/posts-1/nppf2026-welcome-to-the-future

Housing Today A Pretty Bold Swing – New NPPF
https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/a-pretty-bold-swing-new-nppf-ushers-in-an-era-of-permissive-nationally-led-planning-policy-but-could-be-scuppered-by-viability-crisis/5143747.article

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