The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

A think tank says areas such as Greater Manchester and Birmingham have ‘huge productivity potential’

Following the shock death of Ricky Hatton, thousands of people have called for a bronze statue of the former world boxing champion to be erected in his hometown of Hyde, Greater Manchester, North East of England, and now his 2024 Dancing on Ice co-star Stephen Webb has publicly backed the…

Starmer is understood to be furious at Greater Manchester mayor’s admission that he would seek to challenge for the leadership

Approach would risk fresh bond market crisis, say investors, amid speculation Greater Manchester mayor is seeking Westminster return

Greater Manchester mayor has said Labour MPs are urging him to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership

The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor says policy introduced in 2017 is arbitrary and cannot be justified

Andy Burnham claims that some people behind the scenes would like to see him launch a bid for Labour leadership

Thinktank’s Alexander Iosad claims says cards will tackle illegal migration and help people access government services

Greater Manchester mayor accuses Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’ and says wholesale change is required

PROFILE: With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks if Andy Burnham could be its knight in shining armour