Helen Pidd Has been one of Andy Burnham’s constituents for almost a decade now. She says she has seen Greater Manchester flourish under his watch. Now he wants to do for the rest of the country what he has done for his region. On Monday Burnham stood at the People’s History Museum in Manchester and
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has given his first major speech since becoming MP for Makerfield. Speaking in Manchester, he said the Westminster system was ‘broken’ and a ‘same as usual’ approach would not work. He promised ‘Number 10 North’, the largest council housebuilding program since the post-war period, and ‘good growth in every postcode’ as
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the UK in his first major policy speech since launching his bid to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The Makerfield MP confirmed he would establish ‘Number 10 North’ and promised to ‘bring about the greatest balance of power the country has ever seen’. Lucy Hough speaks
As Andy Burnham faces no challenger in his leadership bid, Labor MPs are now vying for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does this tell us about his leadership? continue reading…
It has been 10 years since Britain woke up from the shock of the Brexit referendum result, which upended British politics and shook the establishment to its core. Economics Editor of The Guardian, heather stewart, And Nosheen Iqbal Examine the long shadow that decision cast over the country. From economic friction and the toxic immigration
Andy Burnham’s landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation that he could replace Starmer as prime minister within a few days, if
Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and a potential rival to Keir Starmer, after decisively defeating Reform UK to win the Makerfield by-election. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot talk about what’s next What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister? Parent Support: theguardian.com/politicspod continue reading…
Updated June 15, 2026 04:06 pm UPDATE: June 15: The man who jumped with Lewis has been identified as 68-year-old Danny Joe Craigle of Arizona, according to Moab. Times-Independent. Phenomenal adventurer Andrew “Sketchy Andy” Lewis died Sunday, June 14, BASE jumping in Moab, Utah. Lewis, 39, was parachuting with an unidentified man strapped to his