18 h. ago Nigel Farage warns of 'humiliation' for Andy Burnham if he tries to return to Parliament in 'leadership by

Andy Burnham is at the centre of increasing speculation that a local Labour MP could quit to allow him to fight the seat. He could then return to Parliament in time for the Labour leadership

Events

24 h. ago What is Labour’s new ‘Mainstream’ group and could it help Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer?

Keir Starmer has been hit by one scandal after another in recent weeks from Angela Rayner to Peter Mandelson - and some Labour party members have warned his time could soon be up

Events

32 h. ago Is Andy Burnham preparing to challenge Keir Starmer? Sitting MP 'is ready to stand down to let Manchester mayor back into Parliament so he can fight to oust PM'

Speculation is building around Andy Burnham as pressure on Sir Keir rises following the departure of former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and US ambassador Lord Mandelson.

Sport

2 d. ago Phillipson faces Powell in final stage of Labour deputy leader race

Contest to replace Angela Rayner is an unwelcome distraction for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer faces internal Labour criticism after Mandelson sacking

The coordinator of new Labour group Mainstream accused the Prime Minister of ‘running a narrow and brittle political project’.

Politics

4 d. ago Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson surges into pole position in Labour deputy leader race after she woos unions by vowing workers' rights overhaul WON'T be watered down

The Education Secretary, an ally of Sir Keir Starmer, has so far secured the backing of 44 Labour MPs in the battle to become the party's number two.

Politics

5 d. ago Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson woos unions in Labour deputy leader battle vowing workers' rights overhaul WON'T be watered down

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

Politics

5 d. ago Battle for Labour deputy job ramps up: Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson faces sacked minister Lucy Powell

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

Politics

5 d. ago It's proxy war! Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson enters Labour deputy leader battle... setting up potential clash with Andy Burnham ally Lucy Powell

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed she is running to replace Angela Rayner and 'unite our great party'.

Events

5 d. ago Andy Burnham blasts 'creatures of the London establishment' as Reform pledges to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail

“We have higher ambitions for the North than them.”

Events

5 d. ago Andy Burnham blasts Reform pledge to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail

Andy Burnham blasts Reform pledge to sideline Northern Powerhouse Rail  Manchester Evening News

Events

6 d. ago Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

Politics

7 d. ago Blow for Keir Starmer as two Labour heavyweights publicly hit out at his leadership

Andy Burnham and Dame Emily Thornberry - who is considering running for Labour deputy leader - both publicly voiced alarm over Keir Starmer's leadership

Politics

7 d. ago Healey says Rayner ‘not a victim’ amid Labour reshuffle discontent

The Defence Secretary said a ‘good team’ was in place following Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

Events

7 d. ago 'Eccles cakes are the best': A Japanese love affair as Andy Burnham signs Osaka 'trade deal' and ambassador (almost) downs pint of Boddies

Japan has already invested £117m in Greater Manchester, according to the mayor's office

Events

9 d. ago Angela Rayner replaced by David Lammy as Deputy PM in major Keir Starmer reshuffle

Keir Starmer has announced changes to his top team after Angela Rayner's resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary

Politics

1 week ago Andy Burnham will 'not make excuses' for 'friend' Angela Rayner as stamp duty row deepens

The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne admitted on Wednesday (September 3) she did not pay enough tax on her second home

Events

1 week ago The scheme making millions for the homeless and keeping waste out of landfill

Andy Burnham celebrates groundbreaking recycling initiatve

Politics

1 week ago Cheaper public transport for under 21s and pensioners as Andy Burnham rolls out Bee Network expansion

Burnham announced new plans

Economics

1 week ago Seven Bee Network bus changes affecting five boroughs and 150,000 passengers

It comes nearly two years after Andy Burnham started bringing buses in Greater Manchester back under public control

Politics