Residents' relief... and council's dismay: Reaction to HS2's 'Golborne Spur' being scrapped “To say I have put hundreds of hours into this campaign would be an understatement." Manchester Evening News · Jun 8, 2022
'Radio silence from me': The Greater Manchester Tory MPs who are staying quiet ahead of Boris Johnson vote The results of the no confidence vote are due at 9pm tonight. Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2022
"Absolutely crackers": Greater Manchester's Tory MPs voice support for Boris Johnson amid no confidence vote The vote is set to take place between 6pm and 8pm tonight. Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2022
The latest twist in the Clean Air Zone saga - and how Greater Manchester has reacted The government has suggested a Clean Air Zone covering only Manchester city centre - but local leaders want all charges to be scrapped Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2022
MP Lisa Nandy blasts Tory neighbour for 'Lexit' plan to split Leigh from Wigan council James Grundy has been in talks with Michael Gove over 'Lexit' Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2022
Leigh MP James Grundy says 'Partygate' isn't one of main issues for voters ahead of elections in Wigan "People care more about things that have a direct impact on them" Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2022
'Lexit looming': MP James Grundy reveals when proposal for Leigh's exit from Wigan could be on the table "There has been a long standing feeling that Wigan Council does not care about Leigh" Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022
'It's not Interflora!': Retired cop's fury after on-duty officers 'deliver birthday flowers' to neighbour GMP has refused to comment but Leigh MP James Grundy says the visit was blooming-well fine Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2022
Scrapping controversial HS2 branch would ‘jeopardise’ Wigan's future and impact ‘already fragile’ economy Wigan Council's leader has written to the Transport Secretary for clarification after Sir Graham Brady claimed he’d had ‘assurances’ the Golborne Spur will not go ahead. Manchester Evening News · Apr 11, 2022
'Empty promises and feeling let down': Attitudes in Leigh are split three years after they turned Tory for the first time “There is an ill feeling towards the council in this town because we used to have our own council until it got merged with Wigan." Manchester Evening News · Apr 7, 2022
Senior Tory says Shapps privately assured him £3bn HS2 branch will be scrapped Exclusive: Assurances offered to Graham Brady may raise questions about why decision has not been made public The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022
Boris Johnson calls Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone 'completely unworkable' The Prime Minister was asked about the scheme in the House of Commons today Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2022