"A Labour government? We're in for a rocky ride": Voters' views in Heywood & Middleton
With the general election only a week away, one couple in Middleton shared how defeated they feel about the prospect of Keir Starmer taking over number 10.
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'It's like driving over the surface of Mars the potholes are so bad'
Like many Wiganers, Rober Kenyon grew up in a staunchly Labour-supporting family, but when the Reform UK Makerfield candidate grew old enough to think for himself, his own allegiance to the party now led by Sir Keir Starmer drifted away. Even so, having been raised in a town where the coal mining industry was controversially decimated by the Conservative government of the 1980s, hitching his wagon to the Tories was ‘unthinkable’.
Taylor Swift poses for selfie with Prince William, George and Charlotte at sell-out Wembley show
A selfie has been shared of Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte with pop superstar Taylor Swift at her sell-out Wembley show last night.
'Northern transport is Labour's top priority - but we'll be honest'
Labour has promised to improve railways across the North of England - but the party has refused to commit to specific schemes.
'Action, not words:' Sir Keir Starmer tells Gary Neville plans for Labour government in new party election broadcast
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised 'action, not words' in the party's new election broadcast released tonight (Thursday June 19). The broadcast features football pundit and former Manchester United star Gary Neville as the pair take a walk together through the Lake District.
Starmer rules out Premier League transfer tax
Labour will not introduce a 10 per cent tax on Premier League transfers, Sir Keir Starmer has said after reports his party was considering the move.
Labour pledges ban on English clubs joining breakaway tournaments
LONDON : Britain's opposition Labour Party, who polls predict are set to win next month's general election, promised on Monday to create a new football regulator that would prevent Premier League clubs from joining Super League-style breakaway tournaments.
Labour general election manifesto 2024: What it means for Greater Manchester and the North
The Labour Party has revealed its general election manifesto, promising to grow the economy, cut NHS waiting lists and bring down energy bills with a new state-owned clean power company. Sir Keir Starmer was joined by his top team at the Co-op headquarters in Manchester city centre to unveil the 133-page document on Thursday (June 13).