Bev Craig: “Move away from divisive politics that try to pit neighbour against neighbour”

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.

I will rise to his challenge about taking the power and control that he is offering mayors like me to make our regions better.

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.

When people ask what’s the difference between you and Andy - there’s loads of differences. But I am standing as my own person, with my own ideas, and I’ll be accountable to this region, and to no one else.