Labour moderates vow to fight on after Tom Watson quits
Leading Labour moderates have vowed to continue to fight for their values in the party following the shock resignation of Tom Watson as deputy leader.
Andy Burnham
Arndale stabbings ‘unlikely to have been politically or religiously motivated’
A knife attack at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre appears to be “more mental health-related” than politically or religiously motivated, the local mayor has said.
Thomas Cook staff demand financial support from Government
Thomas Cook staff have demanded financial support from the Government following the collapse of the travel giant.
Burnham says Bury will take rescue bid to the National League
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for Bury to be admitted to the National League after EFL members signalled their intention to reject a plea for them to return as a League Two club.
Bury MP seeking Football League reinstatement of Shakers for next season
Bury MP James Frith is seeking a meeting with the English Football League to request that the town’s football club is reinstated to Sky Bet League Two next season under new ownership.
EFL boss tells Bury not to expect much added time in fight for survival
The English Football League will consider giving Bury a “very short delay” to come up with a credible business plan or a new owner, or they will become the first club to be ejected from the English Football League since 1992.
“A badge of shame” — Tories’ foreign workers list proposal causes fury
A furious backlash has erupted over proposals that could see businesses forced to list the number of foreign workers they employ.