The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

What a new government-backed Manchester United stadium could look like

The project could cost more than £2billion

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Manchester United boost as Government backs Old Trafford regeneration project

Omar Berrada describes 100,000 super-stadium plans as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025

Man Utd welcome Government backing for regeneration project around Old Trafford

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Andy Burnham joins calls for ‘limited’ national inquiry into sexual abuse gangs

Greater Manchester mayor says scope of inquiry he commissioned in Oldham did not have same legal powers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Minister rejects Andy Burnham’s call for new national grooming gangs inquiry

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she disagreed with the mayor for Greater Manchester, who has expressed his support for a fresh investigation.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ new child grooming inquiry

The Mayor of Greater Manchester signalled he was supportive of calls for a new nationwide investigation into the historical child sexual abuse.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds

Most deprived areas suffer ten-fold bigger reduction, which in turn exacerbates deprivation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

Chair of child sexual abuse inquiry calls for government to act

The Greater Manchester mayor pointed to an ongoing review into the scandal in Manchester which he launched after being elected in 2017, but said he would support a national inquiry if the government deemed one necessary

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Andy Burnham defends Greater Manchester inquiry into grooming gangs

The Mayor of Greater Manchester commissioned an independent review in 2017 to consider allegations made in BBC documentary The Betrayed Girls.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

Bus passengers hit by ‘costly start to 2025’ after 50% rise in fares

The Government increased the cap on single bus fares for most routes from £2 to £3 on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025