Covid inquiry kicks off key week with Khan and Burnham giving evidence Sadiq Khan will join regional mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram in giving evidence at the Covid-19 inquiry later. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Andy Burnham accuses Premier League of ‘regulatory malpractice’ over Everton point deduction Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was openly critical of the Premier League following Everton’s point deduction The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023
‘Abuse of process’: Andy Burnham hits out at Premier League’s Everton penalty The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has accused the Premier League of an abuse of power in its attempt to impose a penalty on Everton The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023
King’s estate collecting assets of the dead is ‘bizarre feudal remnant’, says Andy Burnham Greater Manchester mayor is calling on government to launch consultation on Duchy of Lancaster’s use of bona vacantia The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Andy Burnham admits disappointment at being overlooked at Labour conference Greater Manchester mayor says he’s found it ‘quite hard’ he’s never been given key role at party conference The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023
Every week brings a fresh HS2 scandal. It’s time to shut it down – all of it In an astonishing white paper, Rishi Sunak rips into the project he once lavishly funded. But he doesn’t go far enough, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023
William answers cheeky questions on visit to Manchester youth project The Prince of Wales was joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester for the tour to learn about the Manchester Peace Together Alliance. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
William learns about project tackling youth violence on Moss Side visit The Prince of Wales joined forces with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to support the work of the Manchester Peace Together Alliance. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Two arrested after Rochdale Cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti Greater Manchester Police said the memorial meant a lot to the community and described the incident as ‘deeply upsetting’. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Andy Burnham urges Sunak to save HS2 Manchester airport link in King’s Speech Exclusive: Labour mayor, council bosses and rail chiefs ask PM to bring back legislation for high-speed link The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Labour mayor denies being disloyal to Keir Starmer after calling for Gaza ceasefire Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has denied being disloyal to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2023
Andy Burnham warns Starmer: Don’t brand us disloyal for disagreeing with you over Israel Exclusive: ‘Healthy’ for party to air different views on ceasefire, says Manchester mayor The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Avanti cuts train services between London and Manchester in run-up to Christmas Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls it a 'kick in the teeth' Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Labour voters think Keir Starmer has handled Israel-Hamas crisis badly Starmer warned of ‘existential threat’ in Labour seats with large Muslim population The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Khan, Sarwar and Burnham pile pressure on Starmer by demanding Israel ceasefire The Labour leader is standing by his stance of supporting Israel’s right to self defence despite the Palestinian civilians being killed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 Dining across the divide: ‘We do not need more cycle lanes! The only people using them are champagne socialists’ Their different backgrounds led to animated discussions about organised religion and secular systems – and ended with a heads-on collision about cyclists
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 Manchester United 1-0 Copenhagen: Champions League – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Old Trafford veered from the emotional to the excitable as respects were paid to Sir Bobby Charlton and André Onana saved a last-gasp penalty to secure a vital win. Scott Murray was watching
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to theatre and film producer Bill Kenwright Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was ‘forever grateful’ to him.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Avanti West Coast to cut number of services in December Andy Burnham says news is a ‘kick in the teeth’ when rail operator has just won nine-year contract
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Keir Starmer and Sue Gray met Labour mayors to clear the air, say sources Exclusive: Relations said to be improving with Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham, who praised Gray’s input
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Oasis star Liam Gallagher makes Manchester tram announcements The musician is voicing transport announcements during the city’s Beyond The Music festival this week.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak admits list of HS2 replacement projects just ‘illustrative’ and not pledges Meanwhile Andy Burnham says government must safeguard HS2 land and stop sell-off
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Keir Starmer says he cannot commit to building HS2’s northern leg Rishi Sunak savaged by two ex-PMs for cancelling high-speed rail link to Manchester
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 Did the North even want HS2 in the first place? City Voices: The ‘King of the North’ was singing a different tune only eight months ago
The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023 Advanced British Standard: Sunak's proposed replacement for A-levels and T-levels could make education less divisive Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to scrap A-levels and the recently introduced T-levels. He unveiled proposals for young people to instead study the new Advanced British Standard (ABS) at the Conservative party conference in Manchester.