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upi.compolitics1 day ago
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election after Labour MPs call for Starmer resignation
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham returned to Parliament in a June by-election. More than 80 Labour MPs had called for Keir Starmer's resignation after the party lost nearly 1,500 council seats in May.
The Independentpolitics3 days ago
Reform candidate misstates social housing record in Greater Manchester
A Reform UK mayoral candidate said no social housing had been built in Manchester for decades. Official figures show thousands of affordable homes completed in the region since 2017.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Greater Manchester Combined Authority Borrowing Reaches £1.34 Billion
Government figures show debt rose from £964 million in 2017 to £1.34 billion at the end of the last financial year. The increase funded capital projects including the Bee Network transport system.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Andy Burnham Secures 349 Labour MP Nominations
Andy Burnham secured 27 additional nominations on Monday, bringing his total to 349 and more than 85 percent of Labour MPs. The former Greater Manchester mayor is now positioned to succeed Keir Starmer as party leader and prime minister.
Abc Newspolitics11 days ago
Labour Party Opens Nominations to Replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
Nominations opened Thursday for the Labour Party leadership election to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to be the sole candidate and next prime minister.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics19 days ago
Andy Burnham Plans Manchester Base if Named Labour Leader
Andy Burnham said he would create a No 10 North unit in Manchester and split his time between the city and Downing Street if he becomes prime minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor is the only Labour MP to announce a leadership bid so far.
winnipegfreepress.comworld20 days ago
British Firefighters to Climb 110 Floors at Atlanta Stadium for 9/11 Memorial
Firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester will join colleagues in Atlanta on September 5 to mark 25 years since the attacks. The group has trained in full gear amid a heatwave and is raising funds for three charities.
abcnews.go.comworld20 days ago
Andy Burnham to Pledge Greater Local Powers and Procurement Changes in Monday Speech
Newly elected MP Andy Burnham will deliver a policy speech on Monday detailing plans to transfer decision-making authority to local authorities. The former Greater Manchester mayor has confirmed his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister.
channel4.compolitics21 days ago
Former Greater Manchester mayor to outline leadership vision in speech
The former Greater Manchester mayor will deliver a major address outlining plans to address national challenges. The speech marks the first public appearance since confirming interest in the prime minister role.
news.sky.comscience29 days ago
UK to station specialist wildfire teams in five regions with £97 million equipment upgrade
The government will station new rapid-response units in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Northumberland, London and South Wales by the end of June. The package is the largest upgrade to National Resilience vehicles and equipment in two decades.
The Independentpolitics34 days ago
Starmer Tells Burnham Not to Mount Leadership Challenge
The prime minister said a leadership challenge would create chaos. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is running in Thursday's Makerfield by-election and could seek the Labour leadership if he wins.
citizen.co.zaworld36 days ago
Mayor says UK politics risks U.S.-style polarization
The Greater Manchester Mayor said during a campaign speech that national discourse is becoming more divided and communities are less cooperative. The comments came ahead of a by-election scheduled for 18 June.
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thehindu.compolitics36 days ago
British Newspapers Report Artist Death and Political Developments
Several UK newspapers on Saturday led with the death of artist David Hockney at age 88. Other front pages covered Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's comments on welfare spending and reports of internal Labour Party discussions.
upi.compolitics45 days ago
Andy Burnham Says He Would Join Labour Leadership Contest if He Wins Makerfield By-Election, as Starmer Defies Calls to Resign
The Greater Manchester mayor told voters he would seek to enter any contest triggered by Wes Streeting if elected on 18 June. Reform UK's Robert Kenyon warned against using the seat as a stepping stone.
The Timesbusiness50 days ago
Scottish Power Commits £24 Billion to UK Operations Over Next Decade
Scottish Power's chief executive said the company's £24 billion investment across UK operations will continue even if Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. The timeline for the investment remains unchanged.
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thecanary.coworld55 days ago
Green Party MP Says Party Will Contest Makerfield By-Election
Ellie Chowns stated the Green Party will field a candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Some party members had urged the party to withdraw if the mayor of Greater Manchester backs proportional representation.
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thecanary.copolitics55 days ago
Green Party Figures Urge Zack Polanski to Consider Standing Down in Makerfield By-Election
Senior Green Party members have asked candidate Zack Polanski to consider withdrawing from the Makerfield by-election if Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham commits to proportional representation. The request is contained in a joint statement signed by councillors, activists an…
GB Newspolitics56 days ago
UK Government Considers New Cycling Offences After Fatal Collision
An 80-year-old woman died after being struck by a cyclist during a charity event in Greater Manchester. Ministers are reviewing proposals to introduce new offences for dangerous cycling that result in death or serious injury.
conservativehome.combusiness57 days ago
Andy Burnham Discusses Public Control of Services During Labour Leadership Campaign
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has spoken about placing energy, housing, water and transport under public control. His comments come as the government prepares to bring the Southern rail franchise into public ownership next week.
bbc.co.ukpolitics58 days ago
Mayor of Greater Manchester received union donations ahead of potential leadership bid
The Mayor of Greater Manchester received three donations totaling £20,000 from Labour-affiliated unions between March 24 and April 24. The unions had previously called for the party leader to step aside.
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Government Seeks Faster Switch to Supplementary Vote for Possible Greater Manchester Mayor Election
Ministers are accelerating plans to introduce the Supplementary Vote system for a potential mayoral election in Greater Manchester this year. The change would replace First Past the Post if a vacancy occurs after the Makerfield parliamentary by-election.
The Bbcpolitics59 days ago
Five Arrested in Tameside Local Election Fraud Probe
Police in Greater Manchester arrested five people on suspicion of fraud offences tied to how candidates were nominated for the St Peter's ward election on May 7. The investigation focuses on whether nomination procedures followed electoral law.
The Independentpolitics61 days ago
Labour MPs Brief Against Greater Manchester Mayor Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Labour MPs have conducted briefings against the Greater Manchester mayor during a phantom leadership contest ahead of a by-election in Makerfield. Officials from the party held a meeting to address the briefings and appeal for unity.
manilatimes.netpolitics61 days ago
Pollster Links Labour Leadership Outcome to Makerfield By-Election Result
A UK pollster stated that the result of the upcoming Makerfield by-election could affect the Labour Party leadership. New polling showed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham leading current leader Keir Starmer among party members.
order-order.compolitics61 days ago
Shadow Energy Secretary Criticizes Greater Manchester Mayor's Industrialization Speech
The Shadow Energy Secretary described Labour's energy security plans as madness during comments to GB News. She criticized the Greater Manchester Mayor's call to re-industrialise Britain while the Energy Secretary continues to shut down the North Sea.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld62 days ago
Andy Burnham Commits to Existing UK Fiscal Rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham stated he will follow the government's current borrowing limits. UK 10-year gilt yields fell after the announcement.
bbc.co.ukworld62 days ago
Greater Manchester mayor pledges not to re-run Brexit arguments
The Greater Manchester mayor stated he is not proposing the UK rejoin the European Union. He described Brexit as damaging but said constant arguments would leave Britain in a permanent rut.
bbc.co.ukpolitics63 days ago
Manchester Clean-Air Plan Abandoned After £100 Million Spent
Greater Manchester spent £100 million on cameras, signs and other infrastructure for a planned clean-air zone that was later cancelled. Officials later adopted an alternative £80 million investment plan to meet air-quality targets.
The Bbcpolitics63 days ago
Culture Secretary Says Leadership Contest Decision Is Personal for Prime Minister
The culture secretary stated that any decision on a leadership contest is personal for the prime minister. She expressed support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham entering Parliament and noted recent election results.
news.sky.compolitics64 days ago
Farage Criticises Burnham’s Record on Grooming Gangs Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has sharply criticised Andy Burnham's handling of child sexual exploitation cases in Greater Manchester, saying he failed victims and would betray Brexit voters. Former detective Maggie Oliver accused the metro mayor of lacking candour on ongoing fai…
leftfootforward.orgpolitics64 days ago
Wes Streeting Resigns from Government as Andy Burnham Eyes Return to Parliament via By-Election
Wes Streeting has resigned from government to prepare a leadership bid while Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, found an MP willing to vacate the Makerfield seat for a by-election. The developments accelerate a likely summer contest to replace Prime Minister Sir Keir Star…
order-order.compolitics64 days ago
Andy Burnham Cleared to Run in Makerfield By-Election
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham received approval to enter Labour's candidate selection for the Makerfield by-election. The move follows the resignation of sitting MP Josh Simons and comes amid internal party discussions about leadership.
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news.sky.compolitics65 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Cleared to Run in Makerfield By-Election
The mayor of Greater Manchester has received approval from Labour's National Executive Committee to seek selection as the party's candidate in an upcoming by-election in Makerfield. The seat became vacant after the local MP announced his resignation. A leadership challenge agains…
The Independentpolitics65 days ago
Andy Burnham Has Served in UK Politics for 44 Years
The mayor of Greater Manchester discussed his political career in a 2013 interview and has since built a record focused on local transport, pandemic response and urban development. He shifted positions over time, moving from a junior minister role to mayor. Recent national policy…
The Independentpolitics65 days ago
Andy Burnham to Stand for Parliament in Makerfield By-Election
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has announced his intention to run in the upcoming by-election for the Makerfield seat after a local MP agreed to step down. The constituency was held by Labour with a narrow majority in the 2024 general election, but recent local election results…
Bbcpolitics65 days ago
Josh Simons Resigns as Makerfield MP
Outgoing Labour MP Josh Simons announced he is stepping aside for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to contest the Makerfield by-election, the earliest date for which is 18 June. Reform UK, which swept local council elections in the area and took roughly 50 percent of the vot…
bbc.co.ukpolitics65 days ago
Housing Secretary Backs Andy Burnham Bid for Makerfield By-Election
The Housing Secretary has expressed support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's plan to stand as a candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The minister told GB News that by-elections should be held as quickly as possible so local residents are not left without representa…
Financial Timespolitics66 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor to Run in By-Election
The mayor of Greater Manchester has signaled plans to contest a by-election and return to Parliament to mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister. The move comes as the prime minister braces for a potential contest within the governing party. Both major British news…
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bbc.co.ukpolitics66 days ago
Andy Burnham to Stand in Makerfield After NEC Rejects Him for Gorton and Denton
Andy Burnham announced he will contest the Makerfield seat in Wigan, Greater Manchester, after the NEC previously rejected him in Gorton and Denton. Wes Streeting resigned early in the afternoon citing lost confidence in Keir Starmer, who thanked him for his service but regretted…
The Bbcpolitics66 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Seeks Return to Parliament for Labour Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is attempting to re-enter Parliament via a by-election so he can stand for Labour Party leader. He previously ran for the leadership twice more than 10 years ago and would need approval from the party's national executive committee to pr…
BBC Newspolitics66 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Pulls Out of BBC Radio Phone-in
The mayor of Greater Manchester withdrew from his regular weekly BBC Radio Manchester phone-in slot. A spokesman cited the need to focus on discussions following last week's local elections. Two local MPs denied reports they would step aside to create a path for the mayor to retu…
bbc.co.ukpolitics73 days ago
Andy Burnham Withdraws from Festival of Childhood Keynote Speech
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham withdrew at the last moment from a keynote speech at the second annual Festival of Childhood in Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Organisers announced the change this evening ahead of the Friday morning event. The move comes amid repo…