Ashton MP Angela Rayner has been sacked as the chair of the Labour Party.
It comes after a tough night for Labour across the UK in local and mayoral elections.
Locally, Tameside bucked the trend, but that was not a picture that was repeated nationally.
Rayner remains the deputy leader of the Labour Party, as that is an elected position. She also remains the MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne.
Andrew Gwynne to step down as MP for Denton for health reasons
Andrew Gwynne is stepping down as MP for Denton and Gorton, a move that appears to clear the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament.
Burnham denies inside knowledge as reports suggest Gwynne seat could be up for grabs
Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.
Nightclub stopped from serving alcohol
A nightclub in Stalybridge has been barred from serving booze to punters by the council.
Further strike days announced at Dukinfield primary school amid safety concerns
Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have announced further strike action, extending their ongoing walkouts over what they describe as “untenable” levels of pupil violence and unresolved safety concerns.
