The close relationship between Andy and headteachers John and Nick is key to the likely incoming PM's attachment to the North West

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Der Bürgermeister von Manchester will jetzt ganz Großbritannien regieren. Er hofft, die Frustrierten im Norden vom rechten Rand zurückzuholen und spricht vom „Establishment“ von…

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The close relationship between Andy and headteachers John and Nick is key to the likely incoming PM's attachment to the North West