Lisa Nandy: “I want to say a massive congratulations to the fifteen shortlisted towns and I wish them luck in the next round of the…”

I think there will be two things that will be different under Andy Burnham. The first is that it will be faster and bolder, and he's willing to think very differently about how we deliver that change.

I am conscious that the proposed acquisition is global in nature. In reaching this decision, my focus has been, and will remain, on the UK public interest and the range of services available to UK audiences.

So defence remains the highest priority, and I don’t agree that we’re not committing the resources that we need.

I've decided to leave this platform and my Department will too. A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate. It isn't healthy for our democracy or our…