A Labour MP has blasted the government after figures revealed there has been a 45% increase in the amount of Manchester patients having operations cancelled at the last minute.

Ed Miliband is the victim of smear campaign to stop him becoming Prime Minister because he has been brave enough to take on ‘vested interests’, according to Leigh’s MP.

Oldham MP Michael Meacher has launched a vicious attack on Conservatives after the launch of a website showing criticism of Labour leader Ed Miliband – from his own party.

Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham has slammed David Cameron in a Manchester speech today –branding the Prime Minister ‘not honest’ about his plans to privatise the NHS.

A Leigh teenager who suffers from an incurable bladder disease has exceeded fundraising expectations after running 140 miles in seven days.

A teenager from Leigh who was diagnosed with an incurable bladder disease is mid-way through his daunting challenge of running 140 miles in just seven days.

Matthew Gough, 19, suffers from interstitial cystitis (IC), a chronic inflammation of the bladder for which there is unfortunately no cure

The Conservatives now have a majority of 34 seats, eight more than Labour.

Leigh’s Member of Parliament was speaking at Trafford’s election count today

The charity, set up by Debbie Dowie, a cancer survivor and wife of retired footballer Iain Dowie, hopes to raise in excess of £100,000 at next month’s Bollywood Ball.

Andy Burnham MP has backed residents in their fight