Mayor of Greater Manchester11 hrs agoMinisters want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor raceThe switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027. 11 hrs ago17 hrs agoPeople in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham saysAndy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.17 hrs ago5 Mar 2026'We'll never know' - Burnham on his by-election chancesGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says no one can know if he might have retained Labour's seat.5 Mar 202629 Jan 2026'I was defending Greater Manchester with MP bid'Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he felt in "a better position than anyone" to fight Reform.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026'I was defending Greater Manchester with MP bid'Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he felt in "a better position than anyone" to fight Reform.29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decisionLabour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.27 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-electionHe says in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".24 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Lancashire receives £23m cycling and walking boostThree councils will benefit from the government's Active Travel Fund over the next four years.10 Dec 202520 Nov 2025£1bn growth plan for Greater Manchester unveiledAndy Burnham says the city region wants to "pioneer a new model for economic growth" in the next decade.20 Nov 2025...
