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The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andrew Gwynne quits as Labour MP amid hopes for Andy Burnham’s return

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The Independent UK

MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by-election

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

Evening Standard

MP stands down paving way for potential Burnham return

Andrew Gwynne said he had suffered ‘significant ill health’ over most of the 21 years he had been an MP.

Evening Standard

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Andy Burnham ‘in the dark’ about reports MP may leave Manchester vacancy

Mr Burnham did not rule out whether he would stand as a candidate should Andrew Gwynne stand down as the MP for Gorton and Denton.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP ‘standing down’ could clear way for Andy Burnham’s Commons return

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Evening Standard

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP with Andy Burnham tipped to stand in by-election

Starmer warns Labour MPs over leadership talk as resignation presents Greater Manchester mayor with route back to Westminster

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Andrew Gwynne resigns, opening possible route to Commons for Andy Burnham

Gorton and Denton MP’s departure will trigger byelection in which Greater Manchester mayor could seek to stand

The Guardian - UK

‘Manchesterism’ is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired

We are the fastest-growing city-region economy in the UK, proof that it is possible to use public funds effectively while reducing crisis spending, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Hillsborough Law amendment pulled amid fears over opt-out for spies

Amendments proposed by the Government on Wednesday has brought spies within the scope of the legislation.

Evening Standard

Withdraw Hillsborough law amendment, urge Liverpool and Manchester mayors

Draft creates ‘too broad an opt-out’ for intelligence chiefs to decide what information is released after major incident

The Guardian - UK

Spy opt-out in Hillsborough Law amendment ‘too broad’, northern mayors warn

MPs had been due to debate the Hillsborough Law this week but the discussion was pushed back until Monday to allow the Government to propose changes.

Evening Standard

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans welcomed but big questions remain

How upgrades will be funded and when they might be completed is still far from clear

The Guardian - UK

Labour revives Northern Powerhouse Rail project with pledge of £45bn funds

Plan will start with TransPennine upgrade with new line connecting Liverpool and Manchester in second phase

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Evening Standard

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities was scrapped by the Conservative government in October 2023 to save money.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A social media ban for under-16s came into force in Australia in December.

The Independent UK

Greens could join pact with Labour to stop Farage – but only if Starmer is replaced as leader, Polanski says

Exclusive: Zack Polanski tells The Independent that doing a deal with a Starmer-led Labour Party would ‘lead to a worse version of Nigel Farage’

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘If Andy Burnham is the answer, we need a new question’: Readers on Labour’s leadership dilemma

YOUR VIEWS: Our community were split as polling suggested Andy Burnham has greater appeal to the wider electorate over Keir Starmer, sparking debate over whether Labour needs stability or a change at the top

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours swirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told The Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Greens’ Polanski prepared to work with Burnham but not Starmer ‘to stop Reform’

Green party leader says he could see potential for political partnership with Labour under Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

Need cheering up after a terrible year? I may have just the story you’re looking for

A single act of kindness reminded me that, despite so much evidence to the contrary, the better angels of our nature are not necessarily doomed, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Independent UK

Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people

Peter Tatchell said that the foundation would ‘continue to campaign for a full and formal apology from Greater Manchester Police’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination

Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘unacceptable discrimination’ after region’s police chief declined to apologise

The Guardian - UK

With Starmer’s enemies short on options, Labour MPs have to make do with gossip

Efforts to get PM to spend more time with his MPs appear to be bearing fruit – and few in the party see a clear path for a leadership challenge

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