Trafford council elections 2014 round-up: Tories rejoice at majority as Labour draws General Election battle lines
The Conservatives now have a majority of 34 seats, eight more than Labour.
Future of NHS depends on Labour wrestling power back from coalition, says Leigh MP Andy Burnham
Leigh’s Member of Parliament was speaking at Trafford’s election count today
Brains behind Manchester charity Boot Out Breast Cancer hosts glitzy fundraiser for life-saving equipment
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.
‘Greedy’ and ‘unsustainable’: Plans for 250 new affordable Wigan homes slammed by MP and residents
Andy Burnham MP has backed residents in their fight
Former health chief Andy Burnham to join thousands of demonstrators at Manchester NHS cuts rally
Thousands are expected to join rally during Conservative Party Conference
Who will be first past the post? Manchester MPs race in Wigan 10K marathon for muscle dystrophy
Lisa Nandy and Andy Burnham will compete in the first Wigan marathon
Andy Burnham MP launches scathing attack on Jeremy Hunt following news of Trafford General’s A&E closure
News comes just days after hospital celebrated its 65th birthday
One in three will die before transplant: Andy Burnham MP learns about life on waiting list with Cystic Fibrosis
Leigh MP and Shadow Health Chief learns about Cystic Fibrosis
Coalition government will ‘suffer’ in next election for privatising health service, claims UNISON official
Arriva won the contract for patient transport from the NHS