Will a Labour government face a mayors’ revolt?
If Keir Starmer fails to deliver growth, new fractures will emerge between Westminster and the regions.
ByAndy Burnham
Battle cry of the Scouse dads
In their book Head North, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram continue to peddle a tired northern exceptionalism.
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Labour will not bring HS2 to Manchester – what does Andy Burnham think?
The Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to “true” Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Andy Burnham: Labour must break its silence on tax rises
The Greater Manchester mayor told a New Statesman conference that his party should back measures such as a land value…
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You Ask Us: Is a new party possible, and has Andy Burnham avoided policing scandal?
Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker answer listener questions.
Andy Burnham is a recurring problem for Starmer
The Manchester mayor has intervened again in Labour politics. Last month he told the party leadership to “leave me alone”.
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Is Andy Burnham preparing for a new job?
If not, why is the Greater Manchester mayor’s director departing?
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Bev Craig: “For the vast majority, the economy simply isn’t good enough”
The council leader on the “Manchester Model” and Labour’s national missions.
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Why Manchester needs more than trickle-down economics
New research on manufacturing in the region suggests growth doesn’t always translate into more jobs and better pay.
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Andy Burnham burnishes his brand on Labour’s left
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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The Policy Ask with Andy Burnham: “I’ve had bad doses of imposter syndrome at every stage of my life”
The Mayor of Greater Manchester on self-assurance, education reform and justice for the Hillsborough and Grenfell victims.
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Can Keir Starmer unite Labour at this year’s conference?
The party appears the most unified it has in years – but Starmer may face dissent from Andy Burnham.
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Andy Burnham: “I wouldn’t rule out running for Labour leader”
The Greater Manchester Mayor told a New Statesman conference he would run again for the leadership.
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Is Andy Burnham Labour’s great northern hope?
How the Manchester Mayor might capitalise on his strong pandemic performance.