The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
Victims speak out after Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 people to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".