Andy Burnham: “Parliament seemed to be an unhappier place than when I was last an MP.”

I confirm my plans for a free national social care service on a par with the NHS.

We have tried and tested approaches to defend our bases around the country and throughout the world.

They've been such a huge partner in the building of modern Manchester and obviously the building of Manchester City into the global force that it is.

I am very committed to securing deeper cooperation.