Andy Burnham is speaking live to Sky News, moments after winning his third term as Greater Manchester mayor.
He says the result has been “overwhelming” and “humbling”.
Mr Burnham saw a decisive win, picking up 63.4 % of the vote.
However, he says he never took victory “for granted”.
These are “really tough times”, with people “really struggling”, he says.
He adds the results show the country is “crying out for change” and wants to “get on with delivering it” under a Labour government.
“For us here in Greater Manchester to have a Labour government … led by Keir Starmer, that could be such a game changer for us,” he says.
“So we’re getting excited about that prospect now.”
Sky’s Sophy Ridge asks whether he would be as forthright with Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as he is with the current government.
“I would certainly point out if things were wrong … I won’t hold back from doing that,” he says.
“You only do these jobs properly when you take a place first approach,” he says, adding that there have been times when the current government has “really disrespected the people of Greater Manchester”.
‘Buy me a pint if you see me’: Burnham tells Sky News how he’s celebrating re-election
“Buy me a pint if you see me”, Andy Burnham has joked, after decisively winning a third term as Greater Manchester mayor.
He was replying to question from Sophy Ridge live on Sky News about how he planned to celebrate his victory.
He says he is surrounded by family and will be “out and about” in Manchester this evening.
“It’s going to be a good night, he says.
But, he promises that after “one night off” he will be “straight back into it” tomorrow morning.
“There’s loads to do,” he says.
“The biggest moment of opportunity lies ahead of us now.
“We’ve got more powers here, we hope we’ll have a government at our back soon.
“Greater Manchester’s moment is now, and I’m absolutely not going to waste it,” he says.
Signing off, Sophy tells viewers to watch out for Mr Burnham if they are out in Manchester tonight.
“Buy me a pint if you see me,” he replies.
