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No more resets, reboots and reshuffles: brand experts on why Labour now needs a total overhaul

Labour is holding its 2025 conference against a backdrop of Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, calling for “wholesale change”. Burnham is making a clear attempt to use the government’s record of scandal, u-turn and general identity crisis as fuel for his own leadership bid. But he is far from alone…

The Conversation

Burnham says he hopes Britain rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on the economy

Greater Manchester mayor denied he would be ‘hopeless’ on the economy as he tried to play down speculation over his political ambitions

The Independent UK

‘We never dreamed one song would take us round the world six times’: the Ting Tings on That’s Not My Name

‘We went halves on the cost of 500 records and illegally put them on the shelves of a music shop in Manchester. Mark Radcliffe played it and said, “Strike a light!”’

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Oasis and Manchester City... it was all part of The Masterplan

In 1994, legendary photographer Kevin Cummins shot some iconic portraits for a soon-to-be legendary band. As Oasis’ reunion tour continues, the snapper and others explain how football was at the heart of their supersonic rise

FourFourTwo

Homes must be built in ‘right’ parts of England to tackle shortages – think tank

Areas such as Greater Manchester and Birmingham with ‘huge productivity potential’ are key to economic growth, the Resolution Foundation said.

Evening Standard

New homes must be built in the ‘right’ areas to tackle shortages, Starmer told

A think tank says areas such as Greater Manchester and Birmingham have ‘huge productivity potential’

The Independent UK

Labour MPs frustrated by Burnham leadership manoeuvrings, says party chairwoman

Anna Turley acknowledged ahead of Labour’s conference in Liverpool on Sunday that there had been a ‘challenging couple of weeks’ for the leadership.

The Independent UK

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Who Is Andy Burnham? Manchester Mayor's Radical Pivot Sparks Labour Showdown with Starmer

Andy Burnham's radical tax, welfare, and nationalisation plans spark open conflict with Keir Starmer, fuelling speculation of a Labour leadership clash.

International Business Times UK

Ruben Amorim: Manchester United want to win for Amad Diallo

Diallo will miss the trip to Brentford due to a family bereavement.

The Independent UK

Ricky Hatton’s funeral to be held at Manchester Cathedral as details announced

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions: what is the path to mounting a challenge against Keir Starmer?

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has triggered a blazing row by telling the Telegraph that MPs want him to mount a leadership challenge against prime minister Keir Starmer.

The Conversation

Bruce Springsteen's band weren't prepared for his now-famous anti-Trump speech in Manchester

Apart from The Boss, only two people knew what was coming

Louder

Every Player to Reach 100 Goals for Man Utd: Fernandes Joins Ronaldo, Rooney on Short List

Only 19 players have hit a century of goals for Manchester United over the years.

Sports Illustrated

Lucy Powell: Labour must grab ‘political microphone’ back from Nigel Farage

The Manchester Central MP made her pitch just days before party delegates and activists gather in Liverpool for their annual conference.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham ‘committed’ to Manchester Mayor job as leadership coup rumours criticised by MPs

The former cabinet minister has claimed ‘wholesale change’ is needed in Labour to see off an ‘existential’ threat from Reform and left-wing parties

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham shares key aim for Labour amid party leadership speculation

Andy Burnham has revealed his key focus for Labour amid mounting speculation that the Manchester mayor could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for party leadership.

The Guardian - UK

‘My wife is an exquisite goddess’: Nick Offerman on love, woodwork and storing gravy in his beard

The Parks and Recreation actor answers your questions on being married to Megan Mullally, visiting Manchester and preparing for the apocalypse

Evening Standard

Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor's by-election bid gets blocked by Labour

Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election after Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC)’s subgroup voted against his candidacy by a clear majority

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The Independent UK

UK politics live: Criticism of Starmer’s digital IDs grows as senior Tory MP slams ‘dangerous’ plan

Sir David Davis said he had ‘little faith’ Whitehall would be able to protect people’s data effectively, while a petition against the policy has surpassed 170,000 signatures

The Guardian - UK

Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership

Greater Manchester mayor accuses Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’ and says wholesale change is required

Sports Illustrated

‘Lead the Way’—Man Utd ‘Considering’ Three Targets for Problem Position

Manchester United spent the summer focusing on attacking recruitment, but now have another key position in mind.

The Independent UK

Labour MPs are privately urging me to challenge Starmer, Andy Burnham says

Manchester mayor accuses No 10 of creating a ‘climate of fear’ in remarks likely to be seen as a pitch for a future leadership bid

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham reveals Labour MPs privately urging him to challenge Starmer as he accuses PM of creating 'climate of fear'

The Manchester mayor’s vision to ‘turn the country around’ includes higher council tax on London homes and a 50p top rate of income tax

The Independent UK

Derek Chisora announces date and location for 50th and final fight

‘Opponent will be announced soon – I had one, but the big boss took him,’ said the British heavyweight, 41

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ whose bid to return to Westminster sparked Labour civil war

PROFILE: Keir Starmer is floundering in the polls, and Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks whether the ‘King of the North’ could be its knight in shining armour, even after his Westminster bid was blocked by Starmer

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