What is about industry that the Tories hate so much? Having laid to waste huge swathes of our manufacturing inheritance during their rule in the 1980s, they’re at it again. The Tories have pulled the plug on an £80m loan to Sheffield Forgemasters. Economically, this decision is stupid.…

We spent a really productive morning in Urmston Town Centre petitioning for the retention of the senior parks staff. Got to speak to loads of residents from the Lostock area/Gorse Hill area, all of whom were supportive of the petition. We, the undersigned local residents, wish to place…

Kate’s speech commences at 17:22  Parliament Live Labour’s Kate Green gave her maiden speech to Parliament this week with a call for better protection for young people and support for people getting back into work. Green was speaking as part of the Queens Speech debate on Work and…

Kate Green opened her account in the Commons by championing pilots showing improved outcomes for junior school children on universal free school meals. Will the Secretary of State confirm that he is aware of some of the successful pilots that have been attempted in recent years to provide…

This sounds good. Hope to see you on Top Field.

Nearly 12,000 on the waiting list. This excludes all those who’ve self-excluded their chances of obtaining suitable social housing. It leaves so many in overcrowded or unsuitable housing. This is a terrible indictment of Trafford Council. It needs to play its part. Mike Cordingley image: northwest labour