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Starmer displays united front with Rayner and Burnham ahead of local elections

They visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester.

Evening Standard

Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down

Desserts such as ice cream, waffles and jelly and sweetened baked goods such as cakes and doughnuts will be served only once a week.

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury dedicates comeback victory to late Ricky Hatton

Tyson Fury dedicated his comeback win on Saturday night to the late Ricky Hatton. British boxing legend Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, last September. Hatton was in Fury’s corner earlier in his corner, including for his first fight against Deontay Wilder in 2018. Fury…

The Independent UK

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Nigel Farage furious as police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims

The Independent UK

Police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims.

Evening Standard

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England

Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country

The Guardian - UK

Boxer Ricky Hatton was twice over drink drive limit at time of death, inquest hears

The 46-year-old was discovered by his manager at his home in Greater Manchester

The Independent UK

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Night buses will run to every Greater Manchester borough as Bee Network expands

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridership

The Guardian - UK

Where to watch the football: A complete list of the best 300+ pubs, bars and venues in the UK for live sport

Here's where to watch the football, with every fine pub and establishment in your area showing the match this weekend

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Starmer says Tory shadow minister should be sacked for criticism of Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square – as it happened

Nick Timothy said an event attended by the mayor of London that included prayers was an ‘act of domination’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says Labour would ‘do well to listen’ to Angela Rayner

Greater Manchester mayor adds to Rayner’s criticism of planned immigration changes, which she has called ‘un-British’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton

Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of England

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham criticises ‘bankruptcy’ of Labour approach to campaigning

Greater Manchester mayor rekindles leadership speculation with speech addressing party’s byelection loss

The Guardian - UK

Gorton by-election revealed ‘chasm’ between politics and people, Burnham warns

The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester suggested the result demonstrated Westminster was not focused on the priorities of ordinary people.

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The Independent UK

Labour’s by-election defeat shows ‘chasm’ between Westminster politicians and voters, Andy Burnham says

The Greater Manchester mayor said the result demonstrated that Westminster was not focused on the priorities of ordinary people

The Independent UK

Starmer’s deputy tells him to ‘be more like Andy Burnham’ as he fights to survive as PM

In the aftermath of the Gorton and Denton by-election humiliation for Labour, deputy leader Lucy Powell has been critical of the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing as the party’s candidate

The Guardian - UK

Burnham would ‘probably’ have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell calls for party to make more use of Greater Manchester mayor after Gorton and Denton defeat

The Independent UK

‘Starmer is for the higher-ups rather than the lower-downs’: Gorton and Denton voters explain why Labour lost

ON THE GROUND: This corner of Greater Manchester, a key brick in the red wall, felt abandoned by Labour. Its voters tell Dan Haygarth why they’ve ditched Starmer’s party, leaving it with nowhere to turn

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Second suspect arrested after man with axe reportedly entered Manchester mosque

Man in 20s arrested on Thursday after man in 40s reportedly carrying weapons apprehended at scene on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Police arrest second suspect after man ‘armed with axe’ entered Manchester mosque during Ramadan

Police said a man in his 50s, arrested on Tuesday, remains in police custody

Evening Standard

Call for more police help from Manchester mosque after ‘concerning’ axe incident

Greater Manchester Police say they have not declared it a terrorist incident but are working with Counter Terrorism Police to investigate.

The Independent UK

‘Dine and dashers’ walk out after ‘racking up £234 Valentine’s Day bill’ of fillet steaks and cocktails

A Greater Manchester restaurant has shared footage of a group of diners they say walked out without paying a £234 bill on Valentine's Day.

The Guardian - UK

Two men jailed for life over plot to attack Greater Manchester’s Jewish community

An undercover operative stopped the pair from carrying out what could have been UK’s deadliest terrorist attack

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham piles pressure on Man United co-owner Ratcliffe over migrant claims

The Labour mayor said Sir Jim Ratcliffe had made comments which ‘go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood’.

The Independent UK

‘I would pack Starmer’s suitcase for him’: Disdain for Labour unites Gorton and Denton ahead of crucial by-election

ON THE GROUND: The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speaks to despondent constituents who are considering switching their allegiance to the Greens or Reform

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