EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

The Manchester mayoral result holds the key to the future of progressive politics

Voters on the left may be fragmented – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party message, says Neal Lawson, director of cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

ON THE GROUND: No 10 North is a flagship policy of Andy Burnham’s as he pledges to ‘rewire’ the UK. But will it change the fortunes of people who long feel like they’ve been forgotten? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with "No_ 10 North."

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Labour wins huge victory as Burnham’s ‘protege’ Bev Craig takes up role

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Vote counting to begin in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

The contest was triggered by Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament last month.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Cancer patient becomes world’s first to receive ‘landmark’ treatment

Tracy Tomlinson, 58, was given the drug at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester as part of a clinical trial evaluating a new type of treatment for several types of cancer

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham

The contest was triggered by Mr Burnham’s election to Parliament last month

The Independent UK · Jul 30

What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll?

The election was called after Andy Burnham stood down when he was elected as Makerfield MP

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

The winner will succeed Andy Burnham in the role.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

John Stones completes move to Inter Milan after Man City exit

The defender left Manchester City at the end of last season

The Independent UK · Jul 30