Ken Loach-supported Left Unity poll better than Tories in Wigan council ward… at just six months old
Left Unity is a party ‘with feminism, socialism and environmentalism at its heart’ and was formed to oppose capitalism by cleaner Janet Phillips.
Fringe benefits: Salford UKIP and Valour candidates blast Labour’s ‘let downs’ and vow to deliver accountability
Distrust, disappointment and a lack of accountability are the reasons behind Salford’s low turnout according to candidates
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
MP Graham Stringer blasts Ed Miliband for ‘professional gaffe’ by not knowing own living costs
MP for Blackley and Broughton, Graham Stringer, has slammed Labour leader Ed Miliband for ’an unforgivably unprofessional campaign’, causing the party to underperform in terms of its policies and the local elections.
Rochdale council elections 2014 round-up: Labour tighten grip and shrug off UKIP threat as European ‘blip’
The evening at Rochdale Town Hall seemed tense at first, with people excitedly awaiting the results after counting began at 10.20pm
Bolton council elections 2014 round-up: UKIP storm two seats while snatching second in 12… but Labour cling on
UKIP gave Labour a scare across many of Bolton’s hotly-contested seats – placing a second 12 times.
However Labour retained control with 40 seats, Tories 15, Lib Dems three and finally UKIP’s two.
#WhyImVotingUKIP: Twitter trolls barrage Farage with tweets mocking UKIP hashtag campaign
With elections round the corner, UKIP candidates took to Twitter to explain why they have the edge over other parties – but the #WhyImVotingUkip was quickly pounced on by opposition supporters
‘Not good enough’: MPs slam GP waiting times as 60% of Manchester patients wait DAYS for appointments
Since 2010 those able to get GP appointments within 48 hours has fallen from 80% to just 40%.
Bolton Council to encourage schools to fly Union flag and sing national anthem to ‘inspire patriotism’
The move was approved following a vote at a full council meeting at Bolton Town Hall on Wednesday
A welcome town hall ‘boob’? I BREASTFEED in Manchester council meetings, reveals Kate Chappell
Breastfeeding is allowed in meetings by Manchester City Council in a bid to be more accommodating to female councillors.
‘Worse than cigarettes’: Rusholme councillor slams ‘secretive’ shisha bars that pose risk to young people
Councillor Kate Chappell has expressed her frustration at owners flouting the laws on smoking indoors.