The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection

After Andrew Gwynne’s exit, voters in Gorton and Denton are fractured – and increasingly willing to look elsewhere

NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With Andy Burnham confirming he is seeking to return to Westminster, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

Many yearn and yearn for the Greater Manchester mayor to claim his Westminster crown. They should be careful what they wish for – as should he, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The ‘King of the North’ has thrown his hat in the ring for the Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham faces a choice about whether to pursue a return to Westminster.

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bid

Special needs bus driver Roger Leadbeater, 74, was stabbed multiple times as he walked his dog Max in a Sheffield park in August 2023

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

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