What was the main promise made by George Osborne regarding the Northern Powerhouse?
We have to have a bigger ambition for rail in the north, says Andy Burnham

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Expansion of road networks
Construction of new airports
Development of Northern Powerhouse Rail
Introduction of new bus services
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the speaker, what is a major flaw in Whitehall's approach to infrastructure?
Excessive public consultations
Over-reliance on technology
Top-down decision-making
Lack of funding
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest is necessary for better infrastructure delivery?
Increased ministerial involvement
A place-based approach
More international partnerships
Higher taxes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did the speaker and Steve Rotherham have in the Northern Powerhouse Rail project?
Public relations
Designing new train models
Routing decisions
Budget allocation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speaker's proposed solution for improving rail services in the North?
Privatization of rail services
Local public control
Increased ticket prices
More frequent ministerial reviews
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