4 h. ago Andy Burnham wants to crack down on Greater Manchester's 'broken taxi system'

'Almost half of Greater Manchester’s private hire drivers are licensed elsewhere and that’s simply not right'

Events

5 h. ago Keir Starmer attempts to brush aside coup claims as PM insists he's working 'very closely' with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Prime Minister insisted he was working 'very closely together' with Mr Burnham despite fresh suggestions of a coup plot.

Events

8 h. ago Keir Starmer dismisses Andy Burnham coup talk as 'wasted' time and PRAISES Greater Manchester mayor

The Greater Manchester mayor has repeatedly refused to rule out challenge Sir Keir for the leadership of the Labour Party

Events

8 h. ago Starmer dismisses coup talk as wasted time and praises Burnham’s work as mayor

Last week’s extraordinary briefing war within the Labour Party focused attention on the Prime Minister’s position.

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8 h. ago Starmer rebuffs renewed talk of Andy Burnham leadership challenge

PM says Burnham doing ‘really good job’ as Manchester mayor and urges colleagues not to brief against each otherKeir Starmer has attempted to dampen the latest round of speculation about his leadership, insisting that one of his potential rivals, Andy Burnham, is doing a “really good job as mayor of Manchester” and warning colleagues not to waste their time briefing against each other.The prime minister gave his backing to Burnham on Thursday night as he travelled to the G20 summit in Johannesburg, after the Manchester mayor repeatedly failed to rule out challenging Starmer for his party’s leadership during interviews on Thursday. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Andy Burnham says how long it will take for £1bn fund to be felt across Greater Manchester

More than 30 projects - three in each borough - have been named as the first to benefit from the £1bn fund

Economics

15 h. ago Andy Burnham challenged over ‘already gridlocked roads’ as mayor backs 30 major new developments

'We need commitment to big infrastructure, otherwise this place will seize up.'

Events

26 h. ago Andy Burnham's office gave Chamber of Commerce £250k 'unsecured loan', but 'doesn't expect' to get a penny back

Officials have confirmed the quarter-of-a-million pound loan, given in 2023 without any collateral, is not 'expected' to be repaid after the Chamber of Commerce entered administration earlier this year

Economics

26 h. ago Andy Burnham's £1bn growth fund will see one Greater Manchester borough get massive share of cash

One borough will get £56.3m of the first £400m wave of investment by the fund

Economics

27 h. ago Andy Burnham won't rule out Labour leadership bid as pressure grows on Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham refused to rule out standing against Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party, as rumours continue to grow about the future of the Prime Minister

Events

31 h. ago Andy Burnham responds after he's shown 18kg bronze sculpture of his head

The Greater Manchester mayor was shown an image of the artwork earlier today.

Events

32 h. ago Manchester United chief issues Old Trafford statement after major investment announced

Andy Burnham unveiled plans for major investment in Greater Manchester this week, and Man United are involved.

Politics

33 h. ago Andy Burnham wants to host 2040 Olympics in Manchester and Liverpool

The huge sporting event would 'rebalance the country', the mayor claims

Sport

34 h. ago Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging for Labour leadership

The Greater Manchester Mayor has been touted as a possible successor to the Prime Minister

Politics

35 h. ago Labour plot to oust Starmer gathers pace: Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging PM and thanks rebel for offer to QUIT so he can make Commons comeback

Andy Burnham is at the centre of renewed speculation after a rebel MP dramatically offered to give up his seat.

Events

35 h. ago Burnham refuses to rule out challenging for Labour leadership

The mayor of Greater Manchester suggested questions over his leadership ambitions are part of the problem with Westminster culture.

Politics

35 h. ago Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Labour leadership challenge

The Mayor of Greater Manchester was grilled over a move against the PM, and repeatedly deflected while claiming he could not 'rule out what might or might not happen'

Politics

36 h. ago Labour plot to oust Starmer gathers pace as Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging PM and thanks rebel for offer to QUIT so he can challenge struggling PM

Andy Burnham is at the centre of renewed speculation after a rebel MP dramatically offered to give up his seat.

Events

36 h. ago Andy Burnham issues 'limbo' warning over Labour's asylum shake

The Greater Manchester Mayor said the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was right to "grasp the nettle" and reform the system - but warned it could leave people in 'limbo'

Events

37 h. ago Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Keir Starmer as PM amid leadership coup speculation

Asked whether he could rule out challenging the prime minister, Andy Burnham repeatedly dodged the question

Politics