As he campaigned to become the MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham said he wanted £39 billion earmarked for new housing to be "dedicated to council homes".

The Prime Minister will unveil £10billion of funding for social and affortable housing across England, with officials expecting more than 70,000 desperately-needed homes will be…

PM makes first major spending announcement on policy priority – but uses money set aside by predecessor Starmer

Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government

Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government