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Andy Burnham urges Greater Manchester voters to back Labour in mayoral election

The by-election was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, meaning he had to stand down.

Evening Standard

‘You can’t fix it through vibes alone’: What Manchester voters want from their new mayor

Ahead of the battle to succeed Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, Dan Haygarth spoke to voters in the city about what they want from their new mayor

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham responds to speculation he could call snap general election

New prime minister Andy Burnham has definitively ruled out calling an early general election, despite recent speculation in Westminster that he might seek a fresh mandate for his leadership . In his first major broadcast interview since entering Downing Street , Mr Burnham stated that he would not force voters…

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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

Andy Burnham latest LIVE: PM pauses plan for early release of prisoners after business rates cut

The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England and is expected to save a typical pub some £1,100 annually

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s speech in full as he is confirmed as Labour leader

The Makerfield MP has declared that he is ‘ready to lead’ the country

The Independent UK

When will Andy Burnham become prime minister? The key timings for today’s Downing Street handover

The former Manchester mayor will be today be handed the keys to Number 10

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Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

Euronews

Andy Burnham latest LIVE: New Labour leader 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has given his first speech as Labour leader before taking over from Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s main policy pledges – and what they mean for you

The new prime minister has promised to bring forward the ‘biggest changes in the last 40 years’

The Independent UK

Burnham signals tougher policy on Israel over Gaza

Burnham vows party will ‘do better’ under his leadership as he seeks to win back voters who abandoned it over its position on Gaza

The Independent UK

Burnham says no to calling a general election, but says he wants voting reform

The Makerfield MP, now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything.

The Independent UK

Will Andy Burnham raise taxes? What we know about his proposals for income, business and wealth tax

The Makerfield MP signalled he may look at hiking business rates on the giant warehouses, while lifting high street shops and pubs out of having to pay the business rates

The Independent UK

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents

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Andy Burnham not yet ready for prime minister say more than half of British voters

A survey by More in Common found 59 per cent of Britons did not think the Makerfield MP was ready for power but are open to his ideas

Evening Standard

Three in five voters think Burnham not ready for No10, poll finds

A survey by More in Common found 59% of Britons did not think the Makerfield MP was ready for power.

The Independent UK

Burnham latest: PM in waiting unveils ‘No 10 North’ plan to get power out of London as he vows to ‘rewire Britain’

The PM-in-waiting promised a 'new direction' for the country as he addressed audience in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

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Burnham latest: Makerfield MP vows to ‘lift Britain back up’ with radical 10-year plan to raise living standards

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will make the case for devolution and argue that Britain needs a ‘circuit breaker’

Evening Standard

Burnham to pledge ‘circuit-breaker’ for Britain in devolution and economy speech

The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to create a ‘No 10’ in the North and ambitions for ‘good growth in every postcode’.

The Independent UK

Burnham at centre of row over calling early election after Labour coronation

There has been mounting speculation that the MP for Makerfield could call a general election in a bid to dispel accusations that he doesn’t have a mandate to lead

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes

New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their pay

Evening Standard

Burnham joins campaign launch for Labour’s Manchester mayor candidate

The Makerfield MP, and likely successor to Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street, was at the launch for Labour’s Bev Craig.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: Correspondents across the UK reveal the challenges that Labour’s newest MP will face from day one in the job

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