The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Could Count Binface actually win?

Pollsters recently asked a sample of adults in Britain who they would prefer to win the byelection in Clacton. The rather surprising answers showed that 33% favoured “comedy” candidate Count Binface, compared to just 21% who would back Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Andy Burnham promised to change Greater Manchester. Almost ten years on, how did he do?

Almost ten years ago – just weeks before he was elected as Greater Manchester’s first metro-mayor – I sat down with Andy Burnham and interviewed him for The Conversation.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Who will be Andy Burnham's Chancellor?

New favourite emerges to replace Rachel Reeves in Number 11

Evening Standard · Jul 16

EHRC trans code to come into force despite warning it will have 'devastating impact'

THE Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance will be a "devastating blow" to transgender people when it comes into force next…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Not possible to compensate everyone hit by heating oil price hikes – minister

Minister for energy consumers Martin McCluskey said however some firms had voluntarily compensated customers after prices soared earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

New prime minister will not ‘change UK-Ukraine dynamic’, Keir Starmer vows

The Prime Minister predicted his successor Andy Burnham would maintain the UK’s support for Kyiv.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Andy Burnham needs both Miliband brothers in his cabinet – but there is only room for one

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox examines whether Andy Burnham will bring back one – or both – of the Miliband brothers, or whether history could repeat itself with one losing out on a top job at the expense of the other

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Did Andy Burnham really fail to build any social housing in Greater Manchester?

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened

Downing Street sources suggested Khan’s elevation comes as part of a regular honours list, rather than being linked specifically to Starmer’s departure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Reform falsely claims Andy Burnham has not built any social housing in Manchester as mayor

The party admitted its Greater Manchester mayoral candidate “mis-spoke” after Sian Astley wrongly claimed Andy Burnham had overseen the construction of no social housing during his nine years as mayor

The Independent UK · Jul 16