Bev Craig: “But do not underestimate my ability to hold anyone’s feet to the fire when it means getting what we need for Greater…”

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.

For a prime minister two weeks in, to start giving powers out of Whitehall and putting it in the places that can make a difference - that can change our lives.

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

Because that is what it is all about.