21 h. 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

21 h. 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

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3 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

3 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

3 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

7 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Tesco unveils new donation bag scheme to help provide for struggling families this Easter

Supermarket giant Tesco has lived up to its "Every Little Helps" slogan after the firm announced a new charitable programme allowing customers to donate directly to in-need families during the Easter period

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 ‘Groundbreaking’ scheme that could cut train fares between UK and Europe unveiled

The news comes on the brink of an announcement from Virgin regarding new rail services between the UK and Europe

Politics

2 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

2 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

3 w. ago ‘This is for grassroots music’: The Lottery Winners celebrate number one album

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham congratulated them and said he was a ‘big fan’.

Culture

3 w. ago Andy Burnham slams Rachel Reeves' DWP benefits cuts as 'the wrong choice'

The mayor has joined Labour MPs worried about the move, but says welfare reform is needed

Events

3 w. ago These are the powers Andy Burnham wants over Greater Manchester's railways

A new report has shed more light on Greater Manchester's views on the future of rail

Events

3 w. ago The 'momentous, hidden' change for the Bee Network 'you might not want to know about'

The update gives Greater Manchester 'an integrated public transport system, the kind this city deserves', according to Andy Burnham

Politics