Call it a mix of collectivism and entrepreneurialism or just an overarching vibe, but the mayor’s philosophy could be on the way to WestminsterAmong the underrated later work of those revered sons of Manchester the Smiths,...
Read MoreParents speak for first time about daughters’ heroism on the day and their courage in dealing with critical injuries, scars and traumaFrom the outside, the small gathering of young girls looked like an ordinary playdate....
Read MoreKing of the north searches for the hero inside himself to an Oasis backing track to change politics for the betterIt must be exhausting being the king of the north. Just watching Andy Burnham’s four-minute campaign video...
Read MoreChris Kennedy chosen amid reports Greens do not want to be blamed for splitting progressive vote and allowing Reform to winUK politics live – latest updatesThe Green party has chosen “a committed local...
Read MoreCity made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in Britain, according to a report, as Andy Burnham stakes...
Read MoreAndy Burnham may already be facing a tricky obstacle in his push to return to Westminster. Past comments about rejoining the EU have come back to haunt him, particularly given that the Makerfield constituency voted...
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Read MoreExcluding capital would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Sadiq Khan, given existing assets and ‘world-class infrastructure’The mayor of London has criticised plans to explore a bid for the north of England...
Read MoreIf he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater ManchesterLabour’s national executive committee has approved Andy Burnham’s request to stand in the candidate...
Read MoreAssurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s...
Read MoreExclusive: Marie Rimmer backs Keir Starmer and deals blow to Greater Manchester mayor’s byelection hopesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s hopes of returning to Westminster were dealt a blow on...
Read MoreCouncillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme in run-up to May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Reform-led Lancashire county council will withdraw from the government’s refugee...
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