24 h. 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

60 h. ago The quiet, boring change that gives Andy Burnham more power from today

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

Events

5 d. ago James Rodriguez urges FIFA to rectify ‘grave injustice’ after Club Leon’s expulsion from Club World Cup

Club Leon were booted from the Club World Cup on multi-club ownership grounds

Society

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Andy Burnham gives update on 'very worrying' Metrolink 'gas incident'

One man has been arrested in relation to the alleged incident

Events

1 week ago Sacha Lord quizzed about £400,000 Covid grant his company was told to pay back

The Parklife and Warehouse Project founder resigned as Andy Burnham's night time economy adviser earlier this year

Economics

1 week ago Andy Burnham shares exactly what THAT text he was shown during Covid row said

The famous moment took place during a press conference outside Manchester's Bridgewater Hall in October 2020

Events

1 week ago 'I can't imagine I'll ever live through a madder, more difficult year'

Writing exclusively for the Manchester Evening News, Andy Burnham reflects on a tumultuous year that put him at the forefront of an almighty showdown with the government

Politics

1 week ago Andy Burnham signs deal to bring 'spaceship building' to the region

'Greater Manchester is perfectly placed to lead this'

Economics

1 week ago Andy Burnham speaks out after residents told to pay £59 fee for new green bin

Stockport are introducing the controversial £59 charge for residents

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefits changes could leave 'thousands frightened', Andy Burnham says

The mayor called the reforms announced by Liz Kendall 'mixed'

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham reacts to DWP benefit reforms and how they'll impact Greater Manchester

The mayor has previously spoken of his ambition with Job Centres

Events

2 w. ago Labour meltdown over cutting benefits as announcement looms: Rachel Reeves lashes out at 'not serious' calls for extra borrowing to protect handouts

As tensions mount ahead of plans being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour goes into meltdown over cutting benefits: Starmer faces outcry from the left of his party over plan to 'trap people in poverty'

As tensions mount ahead of the plan being unveiled tomorrow, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned the PM that reducing eligibility could leave people 'trapped in poverty'.

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham issues warning ahead of huge changes to benefits system as Labour backlash mounts

Andy Burnham has warned people could become 'trapped in poverty' if planned changes go ahead

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham urged to call out 'injustices' after Greater Manchester's Texas deal

The Greater Manchester mayor has been urged to 'call out injustice' faced by LGBTQ+ Texans

Economics