It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote

Labour’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election tells The Independent how she plans to be different to Andy Burnham, and what she would demand from him if she wins

Ahead of the battle to succeed Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, Dan Haygarth spoke to voters in the city about what they want from their new mayor