12 h. ago Andy Burnham and GMP chief urged to apologise for 'homophobic policing' of 1980s

The Peter Tatchell Foundation has called on civic and police leaders to issue apologies for the 'abusive and often unlawful manner' now repealed laws were enforced

Events

16 h. ago Andy Burnham defends scrapping Clean Air Zone charges after parents slam 'epidemic'

The number of children admitted to Manchester hospitals with breathing problems has soared by hundreds in just one year

Society

5 d. ago Voters tip Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to succeed Keir Starmer

Mr Burnham, who has opposed the Government's welfare cuts, has nearly three times the support of his nearest rival, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

Politics

5 d. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe should ditch grim plan after Man Utd's epic European win

A task force commissioned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and led by the likes of Sebastian Coe and Andy Burnham has decided the best course of action is to demolish Old Trafford and build a new stadium

Politics

7 d. ago "How is this possible?": Andy Burnham speaks out after Manchester Arena terrorist's 'vicious' prison attack

Survivors say the incident was a 'catastrophic failure'

Events

7 d. ago Andy Burnham apologises to mum told TWICE by Metrolink that her baby's too young for family ticket

"I am sorry this was your experience when you have done things right"

Events

7 d. ago Manchester taxis are 'broken', and this is Andy Burnham's plan to fix them

Andy Burnham unveiled plans to fix the 'broken system'

Events

8 d. ago ‘How dare the US attack the UK’s free speech’ Independent readers call out trade deal demands

Our community share their views on the US trade deal ultimatum, from outrage at ‘JD Vance’s demand to scrap LGBT+ protections’ to calls for Keir Starmer to ‘defend British laws, not bow to US pressure’

Economics

1 week ago Greater Manchester has always led the way — now it's time to do it again for our young people

Writing exclusively for the Manchester Evening News, Co-operatives UK chief executive Rose Marley gives an insight into a new idea that Andy Burnham has backed - halls of residence for apprentices

Politics

1 week ago Manchester United fans' treatment in Lyon slammed by Andy Burnham as French authorities respond

Police in Lyon sprayed tear gas at Manchester United supporters

Sport

1 week ago Andy Burnham unveils scheme to make driving buses a 'proper career'

The new Licence for Greater Manchester ensures experienced drivers don't go on starter pay when they move bus companies

Transport

2 w. ago Andy Burnham's warning as police officer numbers back above 2010 levels in Greater Manchester

Mr Burnham said cuts to policing helped foster a 'defeatist attitude' to crime He praised the force for a 'colossal turnaround' as he issued a warning.

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham's plans to rename Job Centres to become reality in Greater Manchester

The mayor's big plan has taken a big step forward

Events

2 w. ago Your air fryer will look 'as good as new' if you clean it with unlikely 80p item

You can effortlessly remove stubborn grease and grime build up in just a 20 minutes

Politics

2 w. ago The day Downing Street called to ask about bus fares in Harpurhey

Ever since Andy Burnham left Westminster eight years ago, a return to Parliament has regularly been rumoured. But he has taken another path says Jo Timan.

Politics

2 w. ago Statue unveiled of girl whose air pollution death inspired Sadiq Khan's Ulez clean air zone

Statue funded by public donations stands same height as nine-year-old Ella

Events

2 w. ago Starmer to hold talks with other global leaders to discuss response to Trump tariffs, says No 10 – UK politics live

UK prime minister to speak to international leaders this weekend to ‘maintain stability and strengthen our partnerships abroad’Trump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffsDowning Street has refused to confirm President Trump’s claim that Keir Starmer was “very happy” about the treatment the UK is getting under the new US global tariff regime. (See 9.32am.) Asked about the president’s words at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said that the government had already set out its position yesterday and that it was “disappointed” by the US tariff policy.Livia Tossici-Bolt has been sentenced at Poole magistrates’ court to a conditional discharge for two years for two charges of breaching a “buffer zone” outside an abortion clinic in Bournemouth, PA Media reports. See 11.22am. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Andy Burnham slams 'bias against North' as he makes major plea for HUGE transport projects

In a major speech, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has told Whitehall it must remove its 'bias against the North' if it is ever to achieve its goal to grow the economy

Events

3 w. ago The quiet, boring change that gives Andy Burnham more power from today

The Greater Manchester mayor says it's a 'big moment'

Events

3 w. ago Andy Burnham leads support as Leigh band The Lottery Winners score second number one album

'This is for grassroots music. This is for the working class. This is for Leigh'

Events