All news on the topic: Andy Burnham

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Starmer defiant as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham eye future leadership bids
These are desperate times for Sir Keir Starmer’s government, which faces annihilation in Thursday’s elections.
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Panic in Labour as MPs warn ditching Rachel Reeves risks bond market shock
Frantic Labour MPs are attempting to save Rachel Reeves from being dismissed because they fear her departure from Number 11 could trigger bond market turmoil.
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Keir Starmer cautions Labour against internal political disputes amid discussions of leadership
Sir Keir Starmer has urged his party not to repeat the Conservative Party’s mistake of "descending into political infighting" amid speculation that his rivals are plotting a leadership challenge.
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Burnham lines up byelection bid to challenge Starmer’s grip on Labour
Andy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster “within weeks”, his allies have said, with the Greater Manchester mayor expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government.
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Badenoch likens Starmer government to ‘bad Game of Thrones episode’ as PM fights for survival
Kemi Badenoch has compared Keir Starmer’s government to a "bad episode of Game Of Thrones" as the Prime Minister fights for his political survival.
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Starmer refuses to back Reeves as reshuffle rumours swirl and Labour revolt deepens
Keir Starmer dodged saying that Rachel Reeves is safe from a rumoured reshuffle today as he reels from the latest Mandelson scandal revolt.
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Starmer defends move to block Andy Burnham from Westminster by-election as Labour anger grows
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a Westminster by-election next month, as anger continues to grow within the Labour Party over the move.
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Labour weighs Andy Burnham return to Westminster as Gorton and Denton by-election looms
Labour MPs are preparing to meet amid growing speculation that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could stand in an upcoming Westminster by-election triggered by the resignation of a local MP.
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Labour conference overshadowed by resignations and leadership manoeuvres
Keir Starmer has walked off the stage after wrapping up a speech some had billed as the most important of his political life.
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Suspended Labour MP Rachael Maskell backs Andy Burnham for party leadership amid speculation over Starmer challenge
Suspended Labour rebel Rachael Maskell has endorsed Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister on the eve of the party conference in Liverpool.
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Labour turmoil sparks fresh questions about Burnham’s future role
When Andy Burnham addressed a gala dinner this week, he was as coy as he could be in a week when speculation about his future ambitions was rampant. "I love this job," the mayor of Greater Manchester said.
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Labour MPs voice unease about Prime Minister’s control of party
Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership bid amid growing speculation that Sir Keir Starmer might leave office before the next election, according to claims.
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Grooming gangs commit nearly two child sex abuse offences daily, police figures reveal
Grooming gangs are responsible for two reports of child sex abuse every day, police figures suggest.
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Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling
Keir Starmer says the prime minister has no option but to call a general election
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George Galloway may stand against Andy Burnham to be Greater Manchester mayor
Andy Burnham furiously hit out at George Galloway after the new Rochdale MP suggested he would run against the Greater Manchester Mayor in the mayoral elections in May
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Dirty air puts 50k kids in hospital with Manchester 5 times over pollution limit
A leap in the number of cars on the roads of the Greater Manchester area could be the cause of a sharp rise in the number of children having to be hospitalised with breathing difficulties and lung problems
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'Ratcliffe's Man Utd stadium plan is an embarrassment and bordering on disgrace'
Memo to Manchester taxpayers... Monaco Jim is down to his last £14bn and needs your help to build a new Old Trafford... and Andy Burnham's involvement is an embarrassment that should be laughed out of town
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Jamie Carragher can't hide true feelings with deleted reply to £3bn Man Utd plan
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has reacted to comments made by Andy Burnham after the mayor of Greater Manchester outlined that public funds were needed to rebuild Old Trafford
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Garnacho gives Ten Hag exactly what he needed as Man Utd plans take shape
Erik ten Hag had Alejandro Garnacho to thank as Manchester United laboured to victory over Everton with two penalties to keep their faint Champions League hopes alive
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Carragher makes Liverpool and Everton demands as Man Utd confirm stadium plan
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has enlisted a task force to improve Manchester United's stadium with Lord Coe among those helping the project which has hit a nerve with Jamie Carragher
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PM treating northerners as 'mugs' as he boasts about cash from axed HS2
At a special Cabinet meeting in Yorkshire and the Humber Rishi Sunak will say the North and Midlands will receive £4.7billion in funds reallocated from the axed northern leg of HS2
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Neville should stand up to Ratcliffe over tone deaf Man Utd stadium plan
New Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has floated his plans to rebuild Old Trafford... but he wants Government help as part of a "Levelling up" investment
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Ratcliffe yet to make biggest decision he faces after partial Man Utd takeover
The future of Old Trafford remains up in the air, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe yet to make a decision over whether Manchester United's stadium needs to be renovated or entirely rebuilt
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Keir Starmer to abandon £28billion green investment pledge in major U-turn
After weeks of internal wobbling over the £28bilion policy that has been at the centre of Tory attacks Labour is expected to officially drop the figure in an announcement on Thursday
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Ratcliffe given permission to move Man Utd away from Old Trafford after talks
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still awaiting official confirmation to take over at Manchester United, but the billionaire is already holding talks over his plans for Old Trafford