Labour’s Tony Lloyd held onto his seat in Rochdale in a rare positive result for the Labour party in their traditional northern heartlands.

Tony Lloyd held Labour’s seat in Rochdale whilst incumbent MP and ex-Labour candidate Simon Danczuk only managed to secure 883 votes.

Rochdale has been no stranger to political controversy, and the upcoming election sees the town balanced on a knife-edge.

A second Transport Fund for Manchester will be “critical” following this week’s budget announcement.

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.

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.

Burnham beat off competition from interim Mayor Tony Lloyd and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis.

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.

The former Manchester Central MP is expected to be one of a number of big-hitters going for the job.

Smartphones and tablets given to Greater Manchester Police will increase ‘effectiveness and efficiency’ within the force, according to experts.

Tony Lloyd’s commitment to addressing air pollution could extend life expectancy in Mancunians, according to a University of Manchester academic.