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Andy Burnham praises Government for ‘putting Avanti West Coast on notice’

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has praised the Government for giving Avanti West Coast a short-term contract renewal, but warned he is “hugely concerned” about its “failing service” lasting a further six months. Andy Burnham, who wrote to Transport ...

07 Oct 2022 at 13:43

News

Aitch vows to ‘fix’ situation after Ian Curtis mural covered with album advert

Rapper Aitch has said he is trying to fix the situation “pronto” after a mural of late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for his forthcoming debut album. The wall painting on Port Street in his home city of ...

17 Aug 2022 at 12:04

Labour should not ‘hold back’ in support for striking workers – Burnham

Labour should not “hold back” in supporting workers who go on strike to improve their wages, Andy Burnham has said. Asked about running for the party’s leadership again, the Greater Manchester said he may “one day” consider this but ...

23 Aug 2022 at 16:12

Andy Burnham: Scotland should have as close as you can get to home rule

Scotland should have ‘as close as you can get to home rule’ – Burnham

Scotland should have “as close as you can get” to home rule, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said, while discussing a possible second independence referendum. Mr Burnham said he was still opposed to Scottish independence ...

23 Aug 2022 at 22:59

Labour mayor Andy Burnham at odds with Starmer over Tory tax cut

Labour mayor Andy Burnham has said he thinks the 1p income tax cut should not go ahead, directly contradicting the stance of leader Sir Keir Starmer. He also suggested cash earmarked for tax cuts should be refunnelled into a pay ...

25 Sept 2022 at 13:59

Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has labelled Andy Burnham the “miserabilist mayor … who doesn’t want opportunities” for people in Manchester. Ms Truss targeted the Mayor of Greater Manchester in her speech at Friday’s Tory hustings ...

19 Aug 2022 at 21:27

Joy Division stars reflect on Ian Curtis’ suicide during 42nd anniversary event

Members of the band Joy Division have called for better mental health support during a panel in the Houses of Parliament marking 42 years to the day since their frontman Ian Curtis killed himself. Curtis died in 1980 aged 23 ...

18 May 2022 at 23:10

Boyfriend of Manchester Arena victim gives touching tribute on fifth anniversary

The boyfriend of Martyn Hett who died in the Manchester Arena terror attack has posted a touching tribute for him on the fifth anniversary of the bombing. In a social media post addressed to his partner, who was 29 when he ...

22 May 2022 at 19:37

Mayor Andy Burnham leads anniversary tributes to Manchester Arena attack victims

Mayor Andy Burnham is among those paying tribute to victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack on the five-year anniversary. The city is marking the anniversary free of coronavirus restrictions for the first time in ...

22 May 2022 at 18:05

Ireland

Second Citizens’ Assembly meeting on directly elected Dublin mayor concludes

The second meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on a directly elected mayor of Dublin has concluded after hearing from various mayors from the city and abroad about what the role can entail. Mayor of Greater Manchester ...

22 May 2022 at 16:42

Football

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram join calls for City-Liverpool semi-final switch

Two prominent north-west politicians have joined calls for the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Liverpool to be moved away from Wembley. Supporters groups from both clubs have complained about having ...

22 Mar 2022 at 20:25

Liverpool to fall silent to remember Hillsborough victims on 33rd anniversary

Liverpool will fall silent to remember the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster on its 33rd anniversary. The city will pause for a minute’s silence on Friday at 3.06pm, the time the FA Cup semi-final was ...

15 Apr 2022 at 03:55

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