‘We will change Labour for the better’: Andy Burnham’s full statement as he plots return to parliament The Greater Manchester mayor says ‘much bigger change is needed at a national level’ The Independent UK · May 14
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a by-election. Evening Standard · May 14
Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadership The Guardian - UK · May 14
‘Hold the line’: Burnham tells allies in parliament he still has options to return Greater Manchester mayor seeks to reassure his supporters after potential seats for him fail to materialise The Guardian - UK · May 13
Why Labour’s anti-Burnham argument doesn’t work In this clip from the latest episode of In The Room, Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson break down the curious case of Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester. The Independent UK · May 13
Andy Burnham can save Labour and defeat Reform. He should be the next prime minister Put plainly, the Greater Manchester mayor is electoral gold dust. The Labour party machine must not stand in his way to becoming an MP, says Neal Lawson of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass The Guardian - UK · May 12
Andy Burnham’s big challenge: the route to succeeding Starmer is littered with obstacles The polls indicate that of all the candidates vying to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the most popular is Andy Burnham. But before the current mayor of Greater Manchester can even throw his hat into the ring, there are a series of hurdles he has to overcome. The Conversation · May 12
Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside The Guardian - UK · May 12
Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed The Guardian - UK · May 9
Andy Burnham pulls out of speech amid speculation over Labour leadership challenge against Starmer The Greater Manchester Mayor had been due to talk on Friday morning amid reports of a plan for him to return to Westminster The Independent UK · May 7
Andy Burnham drops out of keynote speech planned for morning after elections Organisers of the Festival of Childhood said the Greater Manchester Mayor – and supposed No 10 hopeful – was being replaced as keynote speaker. Evening Standard · May 7
Labour’s deputy leader backs Starmer as PM – but wants Andy Burnham back in Westminster Lucy Powell said she would ‘absolutely’ want ‘incredibly popular’ Greater Manchester mayor to return as an MP The Independent UK · May 6
Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month The Guardian - UK · May 6
Former supply teacher charged with upskirting pupils in Greater Manchester schools Abusali Rahman was charged after following an upskirting investigation by Greater Manchester Police The Independent UK · May 5
The Independent UK · May 1 First fan charged with tailgating at football match hit with three-year banning order Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, was arrested at the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal on March 22
The Independent UK · May 1 Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership’ The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside, triggering a by-election which could pave the way for his return to Parliament
Evening Standard · May 1 Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks’ – reports The Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside.
The Guardian - UK · May 1 ‘No other plan comes close’: how Labour MPs turned to Burnham with Starmer on the brink Greater Manchester mayor’s team have been quietly preparing a manifesto and identifying seats where MPs could step aside to allow a Westminster run
The Guardian - UK · May 1 Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bid
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Who could replace Starmer as prime minister? Here are the top contenders for a Labour leadership battle Angela Rayner said Keir Starmer should consider resigning, while Wes Streeting has now resigned and is expected to launch a leadership bid, and reports suggest that Andy Burnham might have found a seat to run in
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 ‘People still remember it 40 years later’: the making of Chuckie Egg The iconic game that came to define 8-bit programming still conjures flutters of nostalgia 40 years on – all thanks to a 15-year-old tea boy who worked a Saturday shift in a computer shop in Greater Manchester
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Work begins on mural in tribute to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani Mani’s brother Greg Mounfield helped secure the location for the work in Failsworth, Greater Manchester.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Starmer, Rayner and Burnham present united front ahead of local elections Trio visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Starmer displays united front with Rayner and Burnham ahead of local elections They visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down Desserts such as ice cream, waffles and jelly and sweetened baked goods such as cakes and doughnuts will be served only once a week.