MP James Daly has made his maiden speech in the House of Commons.

Education, "bringing football back" to Bury FC's Gigg Lane ground, campaigning to protect Bury's greenbelt, improving bus services and speaking up for Kashmiri residents were high on his agenda.

The newly elected member for Bury North described the occasion as a "great honour".

As is tradition in the House of Commons, he also paid tribute to James Frith, former MP for Bury North, praising his "formidable campaigning skills."

Speaking in Parliament, Mr Daly hit out at the "disgraceful set of circumstances" that have led to the demise of Bury FC.

He said: "135 years of history and tradition have been ignored by the football authorities. The Football Association and the English Football League should prioritise the fans of clubs who are the lifeblood of their existence.

"Thousands of people in my constituency continue to see Bury FC and its Gigg Lane home as central to our town's identity."

Mr Daly also set out his ambition to fight for other causes, including SEND provisions. He held up Hoyle Nursery School and Springside Primary School as good examples, and spoke about the new STEM Centre due to be built at Bury College.

Another priority is to "work with stakeholders" to improve bus services, including the links from Ramsbottom to Manchester city centre.

At the end of December, Mr Daly met with Transport for Greater Manchester to discuss the X41 and Red 4 bus services, as well as Metrolink ticketing and timetable concerns.

Concluding his speech, the MP said: "It is the honour of my life to be given the opportunity to represent the residents of Bury North."

Resident Dave Bentley praised the MP for his first speech, including his discussion of education and greenbelt land.

He posted on social media: "He concentrates on education but does not forget the greenbelt. And already he has taken up my cause of multiple main lights out on Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way."