More news

• Andy Burnham tells grinning Tory MP Johnny Mercer 'It might seem OK but it’s not OK'
  The Manchester mayor was responding to an ill-judged tweet by Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer as the row over free school meals continued into the weekend ... […]
• Toby Neal: All hail Andy Burnham, the Angel of the North
  As Robin Hood was to Nottingham, which also has a high Covid infection rate as it happens, Andy, the Angel of the North, is to Manchester. Robin robbed the rich, which is illegal under the 1968 Theft ... […]
• Boris vs Burnham
  Is Boris Johnson facing a governing crisis with mayors and devolved leaders? Plus, we discuss yet another economic stimulus package from Rishi Sunak to save jobs and whether the Treasury has given up ... […]
• Burnham residents can have their say on police enforcement of Covid-19 regulations
  Sea residents are being invited to have their say on police enforcement of the regulations set out by Government to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. […]
• Andy Burnham sends message to people of Greater Manchester at end of tumultuous week
  Andy Burnham has urged people across Greater Manchester to 'look out for each other' as a tumultuous week draws to a close. The Mayor thanked people for their support and urged residents to follow the ... […]
• Andy Burnham: former New Labour high flyer cast as 'king of the north'
  Greater Manchester mayor’s days in national politics seemed long over, but he is now being asked if he would like to be PM ... […]
• Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha admits Andy Burnham 'makes her heart go funny'
  The British TV panellist admitted to the infatuation with Greater Manchester's mayor on the ITV programme today - adding that she was 'in love with how much he cares about people'. […]
• Nadia Sawalha admits Andy Burnham 'makes her heart go funny'
  The British TV panellist admitted to the infatuation with Greater Manchester's mayor on the ITV programme today - adding that she was 'in love with how much he cares about people'. […]
• Andy Burnham’s standoff with London was always about more than just lockdown money
  Greater Manchester, however, has not gone quietly, instead entering a major standoff with the government. At its root, the nature of the dispute is simple. Greater Manchester’s metro mayor, Andy ... […]
• Andy Burnham 'open-mouthed' job scheme only extended as London rules tightened
  Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has hit out at the UK government for only extending support for firms after coronavirus restrictions were tightened in London. The regional mayor said he was ... […]
• Andy Burnham's profile shows success of new mayors, says George Osborne
  Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's impact on the coronavirus debate demonstrates the success of the new Northern mayors, says George Osborne. The former chancellor introduced metro mayors in ... […]
• Andy Burnham wanted 'preferential treatment' for Greater Manchester in Tier 3 talks, government claims
  Andy Burnham wanted a “better deal” than other regions, says government minister Andy Burnham wanted “preferential treatment” for Greater Manchester if the region was to accept tough Tier 3 ... […]