General Election 2019: Tony Lloyd admits Labour faces ‘profound issue’ as he holds onto seat in Rochdale
Labour’s Tony Lloyd held onto his seat in Rochdale in a rare positive result for the Labour party in their traditional northern heartlands.
Labour’s Tony Lloyd wins Rochdale seat with largest majority since 1832 whilst incumbent MP Danczuk storms out of count
Tony Lloyd held Labour’s seat in Rochdale whilst incumbent MP and ex-Labour candidate Simon Danczuk only managed to secure 883 votes.
General Election 2017: Labour Rochdale split hands opportunity to opposition
Rochdale has been no stranger to political controversy, and the upcoming election sees the town balanced on a knife-edge.
Manchester needs ‘swift’ post-budget action on second Transport fund, says Mayor
A second Transport Fund for Manchester will be “critical” following this week’s budget announcement.
‘Rebalancing the economy’: Manchester mayor Lloyd stresses need to speed up HS2 Northern phase
Manchester interim mayor Tony Lloyd says the approval of HS2’s first phase from London to Birmingham must be the catalyst for the speedy progression of phase two to Manchester.
Listen: Is Greater Manchester set for a ‘mega-jail’?
Following the announcement of initial plans, there has been outcry among residents, protest groups and professionals alike as to whether this type of plan is sustainable.
Handy Andy: Burnham wins Labour race for Greater Manchester mayoral contest
Burnham beat off competition from interim Mayor Tony Lloyd and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis.
Manchester’s Sparkle 2016 brings trans and non-trans communities together
Over 12,000 people made it along to Sparkle 2016 in the second weekend of July, up from ten thousand at last year’s event, but visibility, awareness and education remain key to the trans community making further inroads in society.
Unite-d behind Tony: UK’s biggest union backs police boss Lloyd in mayoral race
The former Manchester Central MP is expected to be one of a number of big-hitters going for the job.
‘More effective and efficient’: Smartphones to be handed out to GMP officers to help keep them on their beat
Smartphones and tablets given to Greater Manchester Police will increase ‘effectiveness and efficiency’ within the force, according to experts.
‘People have got to buy into this’: Man Uni backs Tony Lloyd’s action on air pollution
Tony Lloyd’s commitment to addressing air pollution could extend life expectancy in Mancunians, according to a University of Manchester academic.