Burnham leads northern cities’ fury over Grayling’s rail betrayal
Andy Burnham has led condemnation from the leaders of some of the biggest cities in the north over…
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Steve Rotheram: I have tried my utmost for a local candidate in Liverpool Walton
This is the full statement published by new Liverpool metro mayor Steve Rotheram as he said he would…
Swift selection battle kicks off for Walton as Rotheram confirms he will quit as MP
Steve Rotheram sparked a fresh selection battle tonight when he confirmed he would step down as an MP…
Sion Simon blames voter doubts over Labour “values” after West Mids defeat
The Tories have scored a surprise victory over Labour’s Sion Simon in the West Midlands metro mayor contest.…
Rotheram claims landslide victory in Liverpool mayoral contest
Labour has won the Liverpool metro mayor’s contest with ease. Steve Rotheram, 55, won well over half of…
Who are the Labour candidates today?
The polls have opened in local and mayoral elections in England, Wales and Scotland. Several big-hitters from the…
We are gaining ground on our rivals – now let’s expose the Lib Dems’ cowardice, metro mayor candidate writes
As voters prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I want to ask: where have the politics been…
Updated: Leigh runners and riders: Former PPCs battle ex-Burnham aide
A councillor and former aide to Andy Burnham, as well as a prominent equality campaigner, are among the…
Mayor of Liverpool reveals bid to replace Steve Rotheram in Commons
The Labour mayor of Liverpool has declared he wants to contest the safe seat which is expected to…
Siôn Simon: As mayor I would cap tram and bus fares for a year
Bus fares will be capped for a year if I’m mayor, Labour’s Siôn Simon will announce today. Simon…
