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

With Burnham effectively campaigning to be both Makerfield's MP and Prime Minister, he has tried to bring businesses on board with various promises.

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.

LONDON: Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has emerged in the past decade as one of Britain’s most recognizable regional leaders, and a persistent thorn in…