24 h. ago Voices: ‘If Andy Burnham is the answer, we need a new question’: Readers on Labour’s leadership dilemma

Our community were split as polling suggested Andy Burnham has greater appeal to the wider electorate over Keir Starmer, sparking debate over whether Labour needs stability or a change at the top

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27 h. ago Gareth Southgate has 'laid out two demands' to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been one of many names previously linked with the Manchester United job and rumours may now gather pace, once again, after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

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52 h. ago Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours whirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told the Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

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5 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to sign Yan Diomande and Rúben Neves?

Today’s rumours are back and bleary-eyed, babyMen’s transfer window interactive: January 2026 editionAfter the bongs and fireworks, 2026 has finally begun. Naturally, no one really cares about resolutions, the real interest is in whether your team will sign a new left-back. Tittle-tattle is back in the limelight and the Rumour Mill will be firing up the very best – and worst – of it over the coming month. It seems like everyone in the Premier League needs to get the pen and chequebook out to solve their problems, making it an intriguing month ahead.After missing out on Antoine Semenyo, Manchester United will need to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements. One name that keeps cropping up in RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and the German side want around £87m for the Ivorian teenager. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping tabs on Diomande, which will make any purchase a touch trickier. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Zack Polanski: I would be open to working with Labour if Andy Burnham was leader

Green party leader rules out co-operation with Keir Starmer

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7 d. ago MP jailed, WhatsApp leaks and endless Andy Burnham rumours: Greater Manchester's year in politics

Here's a run-through of all the highs and lows in politics for Greater Manchester in 2025.

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9 d. ago Man United transfer news LIVE: Carlos Baleba 'talks', Joshua Zirkzee offer, Manu Kone interest

The latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours as the club continue to be linked with players including Carlos Baleba, Manu Kone, Elliot Anderson and Antoine Semenyo

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1 week ago Man United transfer rumours assessed – Antoine Semenyo battle and Elliot Anderson 'truth'

The latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours as Ruben Amorim has decisions to make when the January window opens, with the Reds short of squad depth right now

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1 week ago Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

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1 week ago Poll shock for Starmer: One in three Labour voters thinks PM should go

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

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1 week ago Major change to bus passes will make 'massive difference' to hundreds of thousands across region

Around 400,000 people will be impacted by the major change announced by Andy Burnham yesterday

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1 week ago Carlos Baleba singles out Man Utd 'leader' as transfer speculation ramps up

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has discussed one Manchester United star amid the rumours around his potential Old Trafford transfer following the Red Devils' summer failure

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1 week ago Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people

Peter Tatchell said that the foundation would ‘continue to campaign for a full and formal apology from Greater Manchester Police’

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2 w. ago What you need to know as Andy Burnham freezes Bee Network bus fares for 2026

The mayor said it was 'the right thing to do'

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham scraps hated rule and announces all Bee Network bus fares frozen for 2026 – full list of prices

The mayor decision to lift the '9.30am' rule will affect 400,000 people

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination

Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘pain and suffering’ after region’s police chief declined to apologiseThe mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has apologised for past police failings towards LGBTQ+ people, acknowledging “unacceptable discrimination and the pain and suffering it caused”.Campaigners say the apology is in contrast to the stance of the chief constable of Greater Manchester police (GMP), Stephen Watson, who earlier this year declined to apologise on behalf of his force, saying that do so could be seen as “superficial and merely performative”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham apologises for historic homophobia at Greater Manchester Police

The chief constable has previously refused to say sorry

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2 w. ago Angela Rayner 'would get deputy PM job back in deal to be Andy Burnham's running mate'

Labour MPs backing Mr Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, say Ms Rayner has agreed to support his bid in return for her old job as Deputy Prime Minister, plus a senior Cabinet position.

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2 w. ago Enzo Maresca's telling message to Chelsea owners as future grows more uncertain

Enzo Maresca has put his future into major doubt with his outspoken outburst last week and the Italian has now responded to rumours that he could be eyed by Manchester City as a replacement for Pep Guardiola

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola sends Man City 'quit' message after Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca linked to job

Pep Guardiola has spoken about his future at Manchester City amid rumours he could leave the Etihad Stadium next summer, while Chelsea's Enzo Maresca has been touted as a potential replacement

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