Nick Thomas-Symonds: “I am backing Andy Burnham to succeed Keir. I think, first of all, we have a job of delivery to do in the second half of…”

I think he has shown, Andy, comprehensively as the mayor of Greater Manchester, that he can carry out that job of delivery.

It will bear down on your bills - and that is the biggest prize of all. It’s common sense to negotiate this.

I just think we have to weigh up what is in the best interests of the country.

My judgement is simply that we do need to be facing outward to the country and a swift and orderly transition is what I'll be supporting.