Oldham council leader: ‘Grooming gang survivors are the only voices that matter’
The ‘grooming gangs’ scandal is one of the darkest moments in Britain’s recent history. In 2022 a national…
Greater Manchester
‘Once we give communities that power, it can’t just be taken away’: Rayner’s speech to the Co-op Party
Below is the full text of a speech delivered by Angela Rayner to the Co-operative Party showcase in…
‘Starmer’s mayor summit is no stunt. Why Labour means it on devolution’
The new Prime Minister met with England’s mayors today, within days of taking office. As a statement of…
Full Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire mayor results as Burnham and Brabin win on swing to Labour
Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin have been emphatically re-elected as mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, following…
Battleground candidates ‘optimistic’ on their local and general election chances
Activists, candidates and councillors are in their final push for votes as the local and mayoral elections draw…
Rochdale Labour says brick thrown at candidate’s home with ‘f*** Labour’ note
The Labour leader of Rochdale council is urging other local political leaders to join him in calling for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
