A union representing striking Bee Network staff has accused a major transport conference held in Manchester of 'ignoring workers.'

The UK Bus Summit took place in Manchester city centre . today (Thursday, September 11). Key figures in the industry from across the country were in attendance.

Simon Lightwood MP, the Minister for Local Transport, was the keynote speaker whilst Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is also said to have addressed the event.

Online adverts said that among the themes to be explored at the event were 'lessons from Greater Manchester's recent adoption of bus franchising as part of its Bee Network.'

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More than 2,000 members of Unite who work under the Bee Network are walking out from Friday, September

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