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The North and Midlands hope for transport boost

BORIS Johnson had a record of supporting public transport in his period as Mayor of London, and now as Prime Minister this can be expected to benefit areas of the country that ensured his election in December. Areas in the North, Midlands and Wales where he polled strongly are also those that have taken a back seat in

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