The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the Greens

Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away…

If elected, the Greater Manchester Mayor will likely drag the Government further to the left, increasing taxes and spending, and therefore borrowing.