Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham promises ‘No 10 North’ and greater powers for mayors

A radical shift in power has been promised as Andy Burnham delivered his major speech as a bid to place himself as Prime Minister...

Politics

Andy Burnham’s devolution plans could ‘turbocharge’ West Yorkshire, says Tracy Brabin

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has backed Andy Burnham’s plans to transfer more powers out of Whitehall, claiming the proposals could "turbocharge" regeneration and...

Elections

Andy Burnham moves closer to become Prime Minister as another rival backs out

Andy Burnham's bid to become the next Prime Minister has taken one step ahead. Another gathered potential Labour leadership rival ruled himself out of...

North East

Could Andy Burnham help bring the Olympics to the North of England?

The dream of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England has now been fuelled. Regional leaders and sporting legends are...

Transport

Northern leaders warned ‘no realistic prospect’ of more Newcastle to Manchester trains

There is “no realistic prospect” of more regular trains between Newcastle and Manchester being restored in the near future, northern leaders have been warned. Only...

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