Cheadle Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Mark Hunter is calling for a big increase in rail fares to be scrapped.

On 21st May, Northern Rail are increasing their off-peak ticket prices by around 10%. This is on top of similar increases just last September. An off-peak day return from Bramhall to Manchester will increase from £5.40 to £5.90. A return from Gatley to Manchester goes up from £4.50 to £5. Heald Green increases from £4.80 to £5.30. The Cheadle Hulme return fare to Piccadilly increases from £5.10 to £5.40.