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Who is Bev Craig? Meet Andy Burnham’s ‘protégé’ who hopes to succeed him

Labour’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election tells The Independent how she plans to be different to Andy Burnham, and what she would demand from him if she wins

The Independent UK · Jul 29

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

Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

ON THE GROUND: Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal-mining area, which could send him to Downing Street? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK · May 23

Little known change could make a huge difference to Liverpool's elections

Liverpool Council is holding all out elections this May

Liverpool Echo · Jan 22, 2023

Liverpool's eventful 2022 in politics and what to look out for in 2023

Fallout from Caller report, major elections and new leadership model ahead

Liverpool Echo · Dec 28, 2022

Worried Liverpool prepares for life under the 'direct rule' of government

Expanded Whitehall intervention could have huge ramifications as the battered and bruised council prepares for major cuts to come

Liverpool Echo · Nov 13, 2022

Northern Ireland secretary plays for time by failing to name election date

Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Groundhog Day: why another Northern Ireland election looks like insanity

Bar a dramatic surprise, the DUP will continue its boycott and doubts will grow over viability of institutions established by Good Friday agreement

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Northern Ireland power sharing slips to 2023 as few relish a winter election

Delay to protocol resolution likely to pause Stormont elections that were expected this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

How immigration, betrayal and neglect caused feeling of 'Scouse, not English'

Many Liverpudlians reject their national identity in favour of civic pride

Liverpool Echo · Sep 17, 2022