'Watching these kids speak about their hopes for the future - and filled me with pride'
It's been a busy old week at the Manchester Evening News. A lot of work goes into hosting a top politician and a truckload of guests.
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'My children don't give a stuff I'm Labour leader... I'm Dad the moment I walk in', Sir Keir Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted his children 'don't give a stuff' that he is leader of the Labour party, telling a room of students they keep him grounded by instead 'taking the p***' out of him.
Rishi Sunak grants Labour permission to start access talks with civil service
Rishi Sunak has granted Sir Keir Starmer permission to start formal access talks with the civil service ahead of a general election this year.
Labour plans to introduce 'supervised toothbrushing for children in free breakfast clubs'
Labour said it planned to introduce supervised toothbrushing for young children in free breakfast clubs as part of a national health initiative.
Rishi Sunak booed as he leaves Greater Manchester café
Rishi Sunak was booed by members of the public as he left a cafe in Stockport this morning. The Prime Minister was meeting party members and local activists at La Dolce Vita Restaurant in Marple during a visit to the North West.
Ange Postecoglou: European Super League constructed by people detached from game
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says ideas like the European Super League often come from people who are “detached from what this game is all about”.
Ange Postecoglou: Super League proposal 'detached' from game
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says ideas like the European Super League often come from people who are "detached from what this game is all about".
UK workers are losing thousands of pounds due to growth stagnation
The UK’s productivity rate is half of that seen in other advanced economies and wages have subsequently flatlined, meaning that workers are losing an average of £10,700 a year.