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Infected blood scandal: who failed the victims, and who fought for them

Key people and groups involved in perpetuating and covering up the public health disaster, and those who brought it to light

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Jeremy Hunt urged to honour pledge on infected blood compensation payouts

As the inquiry publishes its final report, the chancellor is under pressure to find £10bn to put right a longstanding injustice

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‘They call us the fatherless ones’: the trauma of families devastated by the infected blood scandal will last for generations

On the day of her uncle’s funeral in 1995, Jane’s life changed forever.* That was when she found out her uncle Edward, a person with haemophilia, had been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the treatment he was taking for his condition.

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Blood scandal report must deliver more than just justice, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour mayor argues only ‘fundamental rewiring’ of political system can prevent more ‘colossal’ state failures

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‘Emotionally exhausting’: Richard Parker on his surprise mayoral win

West Midlands mayor talks about his victory, rebuilding trust in Labour and how he will handle the legacy of his predecessor

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Something is stirring in England: right to buy looks imperilled, and not a moment too soon

It was Thatcher’s most dire piece of social engineering. Labour’s leadership can’t keep ignoring the voices now raised against it, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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I will build at least 10,000 council homes. As for right to buy – suspend it for new properties

There’s no point us building houses if people sell them off cheaply to no public benefit. It’s like running a bath with no plug, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

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There is a way for Starmer’s Labour to fix the big rift with Muslim voters – if it has the will

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham won elections in areas with large Muslim populations. Both engaged with us as citizens, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

Consider the toxicity Sadiq Khan has faced as mayor. If he wins again, what a credit to him and London

Bigoted attacks from the right became a new normal. It’s been a sorry spectacle, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on England’s metro mayors: local elections that produce national figures

Editorial: This model of devolution should be the start of a bigger conversation about power and democracy, not the end

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From potholes to planning: key issues in England’s 2 May local elections

While some voters may want to send a message to Westminster, more local concerns will have an influence

The Guardian - UK

‘It would be seismic to win in Sunak’s backyard’: is Labour about to paint England red?

Thursday’s local elections are a chance for Keir Starmer to show his party’s breadth of support – not least in the embattled PM’s North Yorkshire

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Sadiq Khan forced to apologise to Chief Rabbi for suggesting Gaza ceasefire criticism due to him being Muslim

The apology came after Mr Khan seemed to suggest in an interview that he had been singled out for criticism by the Chief Rabbi

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Elected mayors have made their mark, but still Westminster hogs power. That’s a national embarrassment

Devolution has been too cautious, and England has less say about community affairs than almost any other democracy, says academic Tony Travers

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Head North by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram review – northern mayors’ manifesto for hope

The pair’s study of the neglect of northern regions carries persuasive ideas for their renewal and a reminder that history favours the brave

The Guardian - UK

We have seen the failure of Tory levelling up, so in Manchester we have radical plans to help ourselves

At a defining moment for English devolution, my manifesto has clarity, ambition and three big ideas, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

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George Galloway may challenge Andy Burnham for Greater Manchester mayor

MP for Rochdale, who has only been in the role for two weeks, would have to resign were he to stand in May election

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Manchester United: Mayor Andy Burnham on what will make MCR 'world's biggest football city'

Manchester United's plans for a new Old Trafford will give the city an enormous boost, MCR mayor Andy Burnham believes

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A Greater Lancastria could help to solve the democratic deficit in city-region governance

Letter: Issues of democratic deficit, area and identity need to be resolved for the region to thrive, says Prof Paul Salveson

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‘It is bleak’: Rochdale fight to survive in shadow of Ratcliffe’s £1.3bn deal

Fear stalks club’s first home game since warning £2m is needed to avoid threat of liquidation but there is also plenty of fight

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Sir Paul McCartney is DEFINITELY an Everton fan, says fellow Toffee, Andy Burnham

Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham explains how The Beatles bassist has always shown Evertonian-supporting tendencies...

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It’s not just Liverpool: Everton have a strong bond with Celtic according to one famous supporter

It's not just the red side of Merseyside that shares a close affiliation with the Scottish giants...

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Andy Burnham: I influenced Arsenal book Fever Pitch as a ‘stupid Everton fan’

The Mayor of Manchester reveals all on his favourite sporting famous memories from across the years

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to ‘true statesman’ Tony Lloyd at Manchester service

Senior Labour figures gather for funeral of one of the longest-serving MPs in recent history

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Mayors put forward alternatives to HS2 scrapped northern section

Andy Burnham and Andy Street team up with consortium to explore options including lower-speed line

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