Supporters of Andy Burnham 's bid for No 10 insist that his nine-year stint as the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester shows he is a politician who is capable of delivering.

The Greater Manchester Mayor has been forced to retreat on various issues since standing in Makerfield

Supporters of Andy Burnham 's bid for No 10 insist that his nine-year stint as the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester shows he is a politician who is capable of delivering.