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Andy Burnham was ‘taken aback’ by a decision to clear Rochdale ’s iconic ‘Seven Sisters’ tower blocks, forcing hundreds from their homes.

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) announced the evacuation yesterday (October 22) after independent surveys identified a variety of safety issues. It means 229 households will move on in the coming months, RBH confirmed.

But the announcement ‘was news to’ Andy Burnham , the mayor revealed on Thursday morning (October 23).

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“I was a little taken aback by this move. It was news to me late last night,” the mayor told BBC Radio Manchester .

“I am at a loss right now. Of course safety overrides everything. But there has to be a plan for people. You cannot evict people

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