The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Can Andy Burnham calm the anger in a Manchester seat Labour fears losing?

After Andrew Gwynne’s exit, voters in Gorton and Denton are fractured – and increasingly willing to look elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With Andy Burnham confirming he is seeking to return to Westminster, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Labour chiefs warned not to rig by-election selection to block Burnham

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Pensioner killed in ‘ritual sacrifice’ was failed on every level, says family

Special needs bus driver Roger Leadbeater, 74, was stabbed multiple times as he walked his dog Max in a Sheffield park in August 2023

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Labour MP ‘standing down’ could clear way for Andy Burnham’s Commons return

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

‘Manchesterism’ is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired

We are the fastest-growing city-region economy in the UK, proof that it is possible to use public funds effectively while reducing crisis spending, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

M6 set to remain shut all day after woman found dead near busy motorway

Formal identification has yet to take place but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, say Greater Manchester Police

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans welcomed but big questions remain

How upgrades will be funded and when they might be completed is still far from clear

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.

Evening Standard · Jan 13