News Andy Burnham manifesto: Greater Manchester mayor reveals three key election pledges in bid for third term Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled his vision for a third term in office, with three key… Daniel Green 19th April, 2024, 1:49 pm
Comment Steve Rotheram: ‘Mayors are paving the way now for Labour’s bold bus plans’ Pick up any paper or turn on the news on any given day and you’re bound to be… Steve Rotheram 11th April, 2024, 5:33 pm
Comment What would good 2024 local election results look like for Labour? In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write… Luke Akehurst 3rd April, 2024, 7:30 am
News Revealed: George Galloway says he’ll run as Greater Manchester mayor – in 2028 George Galloway has said he will stand against Andy Burnham to become Mayor in Greater Manchester – but… Daniel Green & Tom Belger 18th March, 2024, 2:38 pm
Comment Rochdale Labour leader: ‘As the by-election circus leaves, hard work begins’ Three months ago, Rochdale was proud of its local Member of Parliament. Sir Tony Lloyd had the respect… Neil Emmott 1st March, 2024, 9:52 am
News Sir Tony Lloyd MP’s funeral: Angela Rayner and Gordon Brown lead tributes Angela Rayner and Gordon Brown have today joined members of Tony Lloyd’s family in paying tribute to Labour… Morgan Jones 16th February, 2024, 12:38 pm
Daily email Ed Miliband on £28bn rowback claim: ‘Don’t believe everything you read’ With the Tories doubling down on anti-green attacks, Ed Miliband gave Labour’s ‘green jobs and lower bills’ messaging… Tom Belger 29th November, 2023, 10:33 am
News Andy Burnham floats overhauling inheritance tax and a basic income Andy Burnham has said “there is an argument for a basic income” and proposed overhauling inheritance tax to… Katie Neame 28th November, 2023, 3:10 pm
Comment ‘Bold mayors are taking control of public services. Labour nationally must follow’ The next election will be fought on public services. Last month’s historic move in Greater Manchester to put… Matthew Topham 15th October, 2023, 8:00 am
Comment ‘Bus franchising sounds dull – but history shows it can lead to public ownership’ Imagine waiting for a bus at Marble Arch on a hot summer evening in London in 1921. There… Niall Devitt 2nd October, 2023, 10:28 am