Singer issues a statement saying the reunion is not the end of his own career
Tabloids continue to speculate on a planned summer show north of the border
Band will play two homecoming shows in June 2012
Tickets for the Manchester shows will go onsale tomorrow (October 21)
Manchester legends enjoy a serious sales spike after yesterday's announcement
Tabloids speculate on gig north of the border - and V Festival appearance
Ian Brown and co confirmed reunion gigs and recording plans earlier today (October 18)
Emily Eavis and Reverend And The Makers' Jon McClure also take to Twitter to voice their delight after Manchester legends reunite after 15 years
Manchester legends line up two concerts at Heaton Park and reveal they are working on new material
Follow the press conference as it happens