Nick Thomas-Symonds: “It will bear down on your bills - and that is the biggest prize of all. It’s common sense to negotiate this.”

There is no defence security without economic security; and no economic security without energy security.

I think he has shown, Andy, comprehensively as the mayor of Greater Manchester, that he can carry out that job of delivery.

I just think we have to weigh up what is in the best interests of the country.

My judgement is simply that we do need to be facing outward to the country and a swift and orderly transition is what I'll be supporting.