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Andy Burnham opens Number 10 North in Manchester

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has opened Number 10 North in Manchester.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

This is the best day of my life, says Burnham as he opens No 10 North

The PM said it was a ‘full circle’ moment for him after having to leave the north west at the start of his career

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North

The Prime Minister described opening the new centre of Government offices as the ‘best day of my life’.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

LS Lowry artwork goes on display in school

It is the first time the Tate has loaned a work from its collection to a school.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Zack Polanski challenges Nigel Farage to showdown debate as Greens get early boost in Gorton by-election

But Labour accused the Green leader of ‘chickening out’ of being his party’s contender in the crunch by-election

Evening Standard · Feb 1

Labour urges Reform by-election candidate to reject Tommy Robinson’s backing

Labour Party chair Anna Turley wrote to Matt Goodwin urging him to make clear whether he will welcome the activist’s backing.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Greens unveil Gorton and Denton candidate with ‘stop Reform’ message

Councillor Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, was announced as the Green candidate.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Farage hits campaign trail in by-election

Voters will go to the polls next month in Gorton and Denton.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Knighthood and damehood a ‘perfect’ end to skating career for Torvill and Dean

The pair described the honours as ‘wonderful and humbling’.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Disability charity praises autistic Nnena Kalu’s ‘long overdue’ Turner Prize win

Sense described the 59-year-old’s victory as ‘incredibly significant’.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025