The Greater Manchester mayor said reform is needed to put the public interest first

Mr Burnham promised a vote for him in Makerfield would be a vote to ‘change Labour’

The Greater Manchester mayor said reform is needed to put the public interest first

Andy Burnham appears to have ditched a planned call with hedge fund managers, billed as an opportunity to cool concerns about his economic approach.

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote