S TANDING OUTSIDE the new “Number 10 North” office, set up by Andy Burnham in the centre of Manchester, is a statue of John Bright, a radical free-trader and one of the founders of the original “Manchesterism”,

Andy Burnham's social care pledge may cost £21billion more than expected, an analysis of his flagship policy has revealed.

State-owned institutions are aimed at spurring private-sector activity, and mayors want them to work more flexibly

Prime minister says he has concerns about one of most significant proposals from Keir Starmer’s government

Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester gamble has paid off – but how long will his luck last? - COMMENT: Not so long ago, it seemed certain that Nigel Farage’s party would capture the city-region mayoralty – but the new prime minister’s popularity carries all before it,

State pensioners on the basic rate of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension will get £190 a week under a Triple Lock pledge from the Labour Part y government. The Triple Lock guarantees a minimum 2.5 per cent increase - and Andy Burnham has committed to it.

Private White VC’s James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brand