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Conservative ex-mayor Andy Street out of the running for top railways job

Labour ministers have now spent more than eight months seeking a chair for Britain’s nationalized railway network — as people who have worked with Street believe he could return to frontline politics

  • Former Conservative mayor Andy Street ruled out chair position for Great British Railways.
  • Labour ministers decided not to appoint Street due to desire for active politics.
  • Chair role pays £200,000 to £300,000 annually for 10 days of work per month.

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