Wait goes on for result in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election – as it happened

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As we await the results of the first round of the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, here is a summary of some of the main political developments today: The chancellor, John Healey, has confirmed that the autumn budget will be delivered on 28 October Healey emphasised the need for “fiscal credibility” and said that the Treasury would “abide by the fiscal rules, ensuring we retain a buffer to protect us against uncertainty and the impact of instability in the Middle East”. Elsewhere: The PM has backed stronger regulation of the funeral home sector after the jailing of a disgraced funeral boss Planning permission for a Chinese “super-embassy” has been upheld at…

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