The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Delayed report into child sexual exploitation in Oldham 'due before end of June'

Andy Burnham has revealed an update - the independent review team said its final report would be 'more robust'

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2022

How 30 years of Metrolink transformed Manchester - and where it's going now

Three decades ago the first Metrolink tram left Bury station. A lot's changed since then...

Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022

Greater Manchester's post-16 education system is broken and Andy Burnham wants to take control of it

Mayor says colleges and sixth forms are not providing the skilled graduates the city needs

Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022

Andy Burnham reveals plans to take control of all train stations in Manchester

The Mayor of Greater Manchester also said the city centre stations have not seen substantial investment for decades

Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2022

'Dangerous' and 'embarrassing' – Why Andy Burnham wants to take control of Manchester's train stations

The Mayor claims the city centre stations have not seen substantial investment for decades

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022

Nationalise the railway and slash fares: Andy Burnham’s plan for transport

Train talk: the Manchester mayor’s attack on train fares is analysed by The Man In Seat 61

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

'Can we agree it's daylight robbery?': Andy Burnham continues to wage war on rail fares after flight comparison debate

"So, all that said, can we now agree that £369.40 for a two-hour rail journey and 400-mile round trip is daylight robbery? Cheers."

Manchester Evening News · Apr 23, 2022

Andy Burnham claims Manchester-Jamaica flights cheaper than train to London

The Independent has been unable to replicate any of the air fares quoted by the mayor for immediate departure

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Burnham: Action is needed now to help night time economy crippled by pandemic and cost of living crisis

Mayor says 'the hangover of the pandemic is going to be with us for a long time'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2022

'Dogs are better behaved than some humans!': Manchester reacts to Metrolink trialling dogs on trams

Dogs could be permitted on the tram later this year

Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2022