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The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester mayor by-election: What you need to know

It is the first time a by-election has been held to fill a vacancy for one of England’s combined authority mayors.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Andy Burnham tax rises: All the ways the new Prime Minister could hammer London

The former Greater Manchester Mayor has suggested some Londoners should pay more in council tax

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Greater Manchester Police Allege Rats Were Found at Manchester Restaurant Facing Licence Review

Greater Manchester Police outlined alleged rat and hygiene concerns at Beilul Lounge as Manchester City Council reviews the restaurant's premises licence

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

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Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system

The Prime Minister highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester are paying more than those in London

The Independent UK · Jul 27

PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling

Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwaves

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Greater Manchester mayor

Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised Greens

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Burnham’s first big test comes in his beloved Manchester, as voters prepare to elect his replacement

IN FOCUS: Greater Manchester will elect Andy Burnham’s successor as mayor next week, but what can the prime minister expect from the first electoral test for his Labour Party? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK · Jul 25

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Will Andy Burnham make good on pledge to 'end rough sleeping'? Expert weighs in

ANDY Burnham used his first speech as Prime Minister to pledge to end long-term rough sleeping ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Police admit investigation errors in run-up to Manchester synagogue attack

GMP chief constable says crucial data on phones seized from Heaton Park attacker was not examined

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Fact check: Video of Andy Burnham DJing is from 2024

Mr Burnham performed at an All My Friends event while Mayor of Greater Manchester in July 2024.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

How young people make their politics heard in Manchester

Back in early 2017, Greater Manchester was preparing to hold the inaugural elections for its first directly elected mayor. At the time, we were part of an EU funded research project exploring youth participation in politics. We attended mayoral youth hustings organised by members of local youth councils. Candidates for…

The Conversation · Jul 22

Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping - but these numbers show he failed in Manchester

Andy Burnham has promised to make tackling rough sleeping a priority for his government, but how did he tackle the problem as Greater Manchester mayor?

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Three Men Face 46 Charges Over Alleged Abuse of 10 Girls Aged 12 to 16 in Bury

Three men have been charged with 46 offences related to alleged child sexual exploitation in Bury between 1996 and 2003, as part of Greater Manchester Police's Operation Sky investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England in first speech as prime minister

Additional £340m over three years allocated to get people off the streets ‘at the earliest opportunity’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister as Starmer resigns, in photos

Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, delivered his first speech outside 10 Downing St. after taking office.

The Conversation · Jul 20

‘Manchesterism’ is bigger than Andy Burnham

Walk along Manchester’s Oxford Road on a weekday morning and it is difficult not to notice the northern English city’s confidence.

Euronews · Jul 20

Watch: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister

Watch as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from the role, paving the way for Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, to take over.

France 24 · Jul 20

Andy Burnham's promise to deliver tangible improvements to Britons' lives put to the test

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister this Monday. He will do so having reiterated a commitment to help raise the standard of living in the country. However, the Labour leader's agenda will be tested by the country's financial situation and…

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France 24 · Jul 20

UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘build a new economy’ in maiden speech

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday after a meeting with King Charles II at Buckingham Palace. The incoming PM pledged to reshape the country's politics and ease its cost of living crisis as he announced a 10-year plan to…

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people

The Economic Times · Jul 19

India-UK ties expected to stay the course with Andy Burnham as new PM

Incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to continue strong India-UK ties, with his govt building upon the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement's recent entry into force. Experts see a deepening of bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best

IN FOCUS: Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Reform mayoral candidate described sessions on ‘challenges facing trans people’ as ‘indoctrination’

Exclusive: Sian Astley hit out at ‘aggressive transgender ideology’ and said it would have ‘no place’ in Greater Manchester under her leadership

The Conversation · Jul 17

Yes, Burnham’s Bee Network has transformed central Manchester. But that’s not the whole picture

As mayor of Greater Manchester, one of Andy Burnham’s most eye-catching policies was his agenda for public transport. This centred on the creation of a more integrated and inclusive “London-style” system, and the aim was that everybody should be able to access reliable, safe and affordable public transport across the…

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

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