UKIP Candidate Shneur Odze sets out his vision for Greater Manchester

Shneur Zalman Odze, UKIP Mayor of Greater Manchester candidate

UKIP Mayoral candidate Shneur Odze has pledged to be the "real change candidate", for the whole Greater Manchester.

Mr Odze outlined a post-Brexit vision for “a fairer, more prosperous and inclusive future for all.”

He said: “If elected mayor, I pledge to oppose cuts to front line services, including keeping open the 10 police stations Labour is currently closing, and ensure no more downgrading of local hospitals or outsourcing of social care to private companies.

“I will protect our green belt, and stand up to major house builders, by scrapping the Spatial Framework and drafting a new one, which will be written by communities through genuine consultation. I will support councils, housing associations and co-op groups to build sustainable and affordable housing.

“As Mayor, I will confidently promote Greater Manchester to the world, bringing in trade and tourists, taking advantage of the many opportunities Brexit brings..

“I pledge to be the most open and transparent administration in all we, and our partners, do. I will encourage this to be implemented across both the public and private sectors. I also pledge to protect and champion whistleblowers.

“I will oppose any attempt to introduce the congestion charge and other anti-car measures. I will have a zero-based review of transport, with a view to bringing in an 'oyster card' type system, so we have a cheaper and properly integrated transport system. I will say no to HS2, and demand the money is spent on local and regional transport.

“Most importantly to people's pockets, I pledge not to increase the council tax by more than inflation.

“Only by voting for Shneur Odze and UKIP will you get a Mayor who is running for his party, and not away from its record, and who can deliver real change.”