Bev Craig: “Bev Craig insisted the region’s “best days are still ahead of us” as polling stations opened at 7am on Thursday in the…”

I never believed as a girl growing up on a council estate that one day I would have the chance to stand for the place that I love.

So it's absolutely fantastic that in two weeks since becoming prime minister, he's coming good on his long-standing beliefs around power and control.

I've long argued, as did Andy before he became prime minister, that Greater Manchester should have more power and more control.

So, the hard work begins. I’ve done it with a promise and a plan, and my promise to you is that I will leave this city region better.