Andy Burnham says Labour colleagues in London should 'leave him alone' after hinting at a lack of support for his projects in Greater Manchester. The mayor has spoken out in the week he announced a new Manchester Baccalaureate in an overhaul of education for the region's youngsters.
It's a move that comes as local leaders also prepare for the arrival of Bee Network publicly-controlled buses. In an interview with Times Radio, Mr Burnham said 'it would be nice to have some support' for his projects in Greater Manchester, which he insisted would be welcomed by both Labour and Conservative voters.
But the former Leigh MP suggested Labour in Westminster was briefing against him instead. He told Times Radio: “Whenever I go out there with something positive, the negative Westminster briefing machine somehow flicks into gear.
