30 h. ago Andy Burnham and 12 Greater Manchester MPs back Campaign for Gigi

"I hope the Government will legislate in her memory to ensure the highest standards of safety and care in all nursery settings"

Events

48 h. ago Andy Burnham slams Northern after rail firm says 'not a priority' to stop using fax machines

The train operator says switching to more modern tech is 'not a priority'.

Events

69 h. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on future of Bee Network £2 bus fare cap

The mayor said investment announced this week would ensure and 'expanded but still low fare system'

Economics

3 d. ago Andy Burnham says 'something has to be done' to fill Manchester's gaping hole

The Greater Manchester mayor says he would be 'disappointed' if the government does not do something next week

Events

4 d. ago 'More to come', Rachel Reeves says after Andy Burnham demand

The Chancellor was in Rochdale to announce £2.5bn for new buses, tram stops and a Metrolink extension in Greater Manchester

Events

4 d. ago Voices: First Sadiq, now Andy will no one rid Keir Starmer of his turbulent mayors?

As the mayor of Greater Manchester proposes a ‘popular left programme’ – just days after the mayor of London defied Downing Street with a new plan for drugs law – is the prime minister under threat from colleagues with their own fiefdoms, asks John Rentoul

Politics

5 d. ago Andy Burnham has made a £400m demand... but 'that's not good enough'

'The simple ability to get around is a right that should be available to all our communities'

Economics

9 d. ago Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan issue statements over 10,000 extra tickets for Oldham Athletic's Wembley final

Oldham Athletic are playing Southend United at Wembley on Sunday

Sport

9 d. ago Andy Burnham's office rejects 'cosy relationship' claims over £120m loans for developer

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority says there was 'independent scrutiny' over the loans handed to the major developer

Economics

9 d. ago Andy Burnham reveals huge amount Greater Manchester spends on temporary housing

'We’ve just been getting housing wrong'

Events

1 week ago 'The world has become very dark': Andy Burnham speaks out about online 'propaganda' after Liverpool parade crash

'We need to call out those people who are using these moments to whip up people and spread propaganda.'

Events

1 week ago Manchester skyscraper tycoon accused of using 'different figures' to avoid building affordable homes

The claims against Renaker and Andy Burnham's Greater Manchester Combined Authority were made in court this week

Society

1 week ago Andy Burnham allowed £120m loans with 'no lawful or proper process', court hears

'The pricing was agreed by two gentlemen sitting in a room'

Events

1 week ago Andy Burnham issues statement after 'very difficult day' for Liverpool

The Greater Manchester mayor promised to help 'in any way we can'

Events

2 w. ago Infected blood victims ‘left in dark’ over compensation, Andy Burnham warns

The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, who once served as health secretary, also called for criminal investigations into the scandal.

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham wants yellow box powers expanded across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

2 w. ago Andy Burnham wants major change in yellow box powers across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

2 w. ago Andy Burnham gives verdict on Oldham council leader after 'secret letter' controversy

Oldham leader was accused of ‘undermining’ the will of the council

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham issues tribute to Arena bombing victims eight years after tragedy

The Greater Manchester mayor posted a tribute eight years after the bombing in which 22 people were killed

Events

2 w. ago The three lessons Manchester United should learn so Old Trafford can host the World Cup 'in 10 years'

Andy Burnham believes there's a realistic possibility' Greater Manchester could host World Cup games

Politics