'I never in a million years thought I would be Leigh's first Tory MP'

'I never in a million years thought I would be Leigh's first Tory MP'

'I had 30 seconds to prepare a victory speech I never thought I'd be giving.'

Manchester Evening News

One year into the job he never expected to get - Leigh's first Tory MP on his surprise election and first year in parliament

One year into the job he never expected to get - Leigh's first Tory MP on his surprise election and first year in parliament

'I never in a million years thought I would be Leigh's first Tory MP'

Manchester Evening News

'I'd still vote Tory': voters in Leigh unconvinced by Labour one year on

'I'd still vote Tory': voters in Leigh unconvinced by Labour one year on

As part of a five-year project following the lives of people in the Greater Manchester constituency that had been Labour for almost 100 years until the election, politicians and residents explain how they feel now

The Guardian - UK

World Pie Eating Championship organiser calls for it to go ahead as it's an 'elite sport'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to give special permission for the annual event to go ahead

Manchester Evening News

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'It feels gruelling': new Tories reflect on difficult year

A third of the nearly 100 new Conservative MPs elected last year are from the so-called red wall seats gained from Labour

The Guardian - UK

Home Secretary Priti Patel writes to Andy Burnham over ‘deeply concerning’ GMP inspection report

Priti Patel highlights the force’s protection of vulnerable people as a particular worry but says there are also ‘wider issues’ around the force’s performance

Manchester Evening News