Budgeting for Britain’s buses

 
Public transport is back on the political agenda – but the financial ammunition to make bus services better remains in short supply
 Transport secretary Heidi Alexander visited Greater Manchester’s Bee Network this week. Those who take back control of buses will face the same pressure to balance the books as commercial operators
 Despite holding the post for less than half a year, Louise Haigh made a lively impression as secretary of state for transport. She was (is