Chris Grayling accused of 'passing the buck' on northern transport

Minister's call for region to sort out its own transport problems is an abdication of responsibility, northern leaders say

The transport secretary has been accused of an "abdication of responsibility" after telling the north of England to sort out its own transport problems.

Chris Grayling angered business and political leaders in the region by writing an article for the Yorkshire Post saying "the success of northern transport depends on the north itself".