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Andy Burnham
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Andy Burnham: Lockdown easing should have been more staggered
Andy Burnham: Lockdown easing should have been more staggered
The Greater Manchester Mayor said Boris Johnson's plan to ease measures further on July 4 narrowly veered towards risk rather than caution.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
Lord Digby Jones: Time has come to put economy before public health
Lord Digby Jones: Time has come to put economy before public health
The former director general of the CBI is in favour of a quicker exit from lockdown in order to limit the impact on the economy.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Andy Burnham: Lockdown changes ‘too soon’ for North West
Andy Burnham: Lockdown changes ‘too soon’ for North West
The Greater Manchester Mayor said the government’s changes to coronavirus lockdown rules were too early for northern parts of the country.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
Coronavirus: Andy Burnham praises ‘minimum wage heroes’
Coronavirus: Andy Burnham praises ‘minimum wage heroes’
The Greater Manchester Mayor has urged the government to recognise low paid workers’ contribution to the fight against coronavirus.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Andy Burnham: We need honesty from government over testing
Andy Burnham: We need honesty from government over testing
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has called for a “new approach” to Covid-19 testing rather than “digging in behind the ‘ramping up’ phrase”.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Andy Burnham: Manchester Mayor feels ‘invisible’ to Labour
Andy Burnham: Manchester Mayor feels ‘invisible’ to Labour
The Labour Mayor said he wrote to all leadership hopefuls weeks ago urging them to reach out to northern cities but has not had any replies.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Northern Rail brought back under government control
Northern Rail brought back under government control
Germany-based Arriva will be stripped of the franchise and the government-controlled Operator of Last Resort will take over on March 1.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019
Andy Burnham: The North doesn't need 'dysfunctional' Westminster
Andy Burnham: The North doesn't need 'dysfunctional' Westminster
The Greater Manchester Mayor is calling for more devolution to northern regions.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Andy Burnham: Tories ‘frightened’ of the Brexit Party
Andy Burnham: Tories ‘frightened’ of the Brexit Party
The Conservative Party are “frightened” of the Brexit Party, according to the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Labour’s Andy Burnham: ‘Westminster has failed the north’
Labour’s Andy Burnham: ‘Westminster has failed the north’
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has accused Westminster of failing the north of England.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Andy Burnham: 'Shovelling money into London' won't help the north of England grow
Andy Burnham: 'Shovelling money into London' won't help the north of England
Andy Burnham says 'shovelling money into London' to try and address affordability problems in the South East will not help the north of England grow
Friday, November 9, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
Allow asylum seekers to work to ease pressure on local authorities, says academic
Let asylum seekers work to ease pressure on local authorities, says academic
After Andy Burnham called the scheme that distributes asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their application a 'failure', a migration specialist said letting them work would ease the burden on the government
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Andy Burnham calls for Brexit to be postponed to 'guard against' a no-deal exit
Andy Burnham calls for Brexit to be postponed to 'guard against' a no-deal exit
The Greater Manchester Mayor believes that the Article 50 negotiation period should be extended beyond March 2019
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Firefighters tackle huge blaze on Saddleworth Moor
Firefighters tackle huge blaze on Saddleworth Moor
34 homes have been evacuated as Greater Manchester firefighters continue working to put out the blaze
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Manchester bomb: 'Government has big questions to answer', says Mayor Andy Burnham
Manchester bomb: 'Government has big questions to answer'
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says terrorist attack protocol needs more flexibility
Friday, February 23, 2018
Friday, February 23, 2018
'Parallels between Hillsborough and Grenfell show history could repeat itself,' says Mayor Andy Burnham
'Parallels between Hillsborough and Grenfell show history could repeat itself'
Rapper Stormzy used his performance at The Brits to criticise Theresa May over her response to the Grenfell Tower fire
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Andy Burnham says President Club sexism scandal is 'horrendous'
Andy Burnham says President Club sexism scandal is 'horrendous'
Burnham also backs John McDonnell's plan to lecture World Economic Forum on inequality
Monday, November 27, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
George Galloway accuses Theresa May of 'nourishing terrorism' and blasts Russian fake news campaign
George Galloway accuses Theresa May of 'nourishing terrorism'
Our host went in on the Government and Prime Minister in the opening segment on his show
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn's Stalinist clique just aren't very bright, says columnist
Jeremy Corbyn's Stalinist clique just aren't very bright, says columnist
Oliver Kamm believes acolytes like Richard Burgon lack the talent and intelligence for high office
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Contaminated blood inquiry 'took far too long in coming', says Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
Contaminated blood inquiry 'took far too long in coming', says Andy Burnham
The Greater Manchester Mayor spoke to Paul Ross in the wake of the Prime Minister's announcement of an inquiry into the scandal
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Manchester Victoria station reopens after Arena bombing
Manchester Victoria station reopens after Arena bombing
The station had been closed to carry out a forensic investigation
Friday, May 26, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says Jeremy Corbyn terror speech is wrong
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says Corbyn has it all wrong
The mayor of Greater Manchester spoke to Paul Ross about the community in the wake of the terror attack on Monday
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn calls in Coronation Street's Hayley Cropper to launch Labour election campaign
Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh launches Labour's election campaign
Julie Hesmondhalgh addressed a packed crowd in Manchester
Andy Burnham: Jeremy Corbyn knew I wasn't going to attend victory rally
Andy Burnham: Jeremy Corbyn knew I wasn't going to attend victory rally
The new mayor of Greater Manchester spoke to Paul Ross about why he left the capital and why he couldn't make the event organised by Jeremy Corbyn to celebrate his success.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Andy Burnham wins Greater Manchester mayoralty
Andy Burnham wins Greater Manchester mayoralty
Burnham wins after first round to provide further good news for Labour after Steve Rotheram wins Liverpool
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Andy Burnham unveils 'Hillsborough law' which could jail officers
Andy Burnham unveils 'Hillsborough law' which could jail officers
The so-called 'Hillsborough law' would lead to greater accountability from police forces
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Theresa May's PMQs hammering on social care is just deserts for dishonest Government, says Andy Burnham
'Raising council tax to fund social care is an inadequate response'
The Government are set to allow local authorities to increase council tax to fund social care, but Andy Burnham does not think this is enough
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Mayoral candidate Andy Burnham is a "beige invertebrate with no passion for Manchester", says award-winning TV presenter
Andy Burnham is a "beige invertebrate with no passion for Manchester"
Award-winning TV presenter Terry Christian savages the city's Labour mayoral candidate, saying he "lacks conviction" for the post and "is not the sort of person you want as mayor"…
Jonny Gould: Is Burnham bid for Manchester mayor the first step towards Labour leadership?
Jonny Gould: Is Burnham mayoral bid the first step towards Labour leadership?
The evening show presenter believes Andy Burnham, and London mayor Sadiq Khan, are positioning themselves for a future bid to lead the party – and maybe the country…
Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
Prime Minister debate: Theresa May 'stands out' above Boris Johnson or George Osborne, says Andy Burnham MP
Prime Minister debate: Theresa May 'stands out', says Andy Burnham MP
The shadow home secretary suggested to Paul Ross he would support his opposite number over 'opportunist' Boris Johnson
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Saturday, May 21, 2016
EgyptAir crash: 'We have to be vigilant,' warns shadow home secretary Andy Burnham
EgyptAir crash: 'We have to be vigilant,' warns Andy Burnham
The shadow home secretary says the public must stay alert if the crash is ruled to be a terror attack
Friday, May 20, 2016
Friday, May 20, 2016
Brexit: Russian president Putin 'will be very pleased' if Britain leaves the EU, claims shadow home secretary
Brexit: Labour MP says Russia 'will be very pleased' if Britain leaves the EU
The Labour MP warns against leaving the European Union
'Westminster has failed the north of England,' says Andy Burnham. 'George Osborne needs to put his money where his mouth is'
'Osborne needs to put his money where his mouth is,' says Andy Burnham
Key Labour politician believes Parliament has created an 'unequal country'
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Hillsborough: South Yorkshire police are 'in denial' and 'haven't changed or learned', claims Andy Burnham MP
Hillsborough: South Yorkshire police are 'in denial' and 'haven't changed'
Labour MP Andy Burham launches a scaching attack on the force and its history of ‘underhand tactics in pursuing false prosecutions’
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
UK border security: Andy Burnham slams Theresa May for hiding potential funding cuts
Andy Burnham slams Theresa May for hiding funding cuts to border security
The Shadow Home Secretary says it's the worst possible time to squeeze spending
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