Greater Manchester
Coverage of Greater Manchester in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham failed to end rough sleeping as a mayor — can he succeed as PM?
A piece questions whether Burnham's inability to end rough sleeping while mayor suggests he could succeed as PM. However, charities who worked with him in Greater Manchester believe the PM understands what drives the crisis.
- UK PM Burnham signals support for written constitution
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed support for a written constitution for the UK, which currently lacks a single authoritative constitutional document. He has prioritized devolving power to regional authorities and suggested his plans could lead to a new constitutional settlement.
- Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Burnham
Bev Craig, the Labour Party candidate, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester. She succeeded Burnham in the mayoral by-election held on July 30, 2026.
- Britain’s new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with ‘No. 10 North’
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth outside London. The office aims to shift political and economic focus to northern regions, with Burnham pledging to work there weekly and grant mayors greater control over local taxes and services.
- Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to decentralize power and promote economic growth outside London. The initiative aims to redistribute wealth and opportunities to northern regions, but critics call it a gimmick. Burnham previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester and introduced 'Manchesterism,' a business-friendly socialist approach.
- Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty after counting goes to second round
Labour's Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election in a second round under the supplemental vote system. Craig succeeded Andy Burnham, who became prime minister, and faced competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.
- Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester as Bev Craig defeats Reform UK
Labour retained control of Greater Manchester's mayoralty as Bev Craig defeated Reform UK candidate Sian Astley with 309,525 votes. The supplementary voting system led to Craig securing 66% of votes, boosting Prime Minister Andy Burnham's leadership.
- Labour beats Reform to win Greater Manchester mayoral contest as council leader replaces Andy Burnham
Labour won the Greater Manchester mayoral contest against Reform. The council leader has replaced Andy Burnham.
- Labour’s Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Andy Burnham
Bev Craig, Labour Party candidate, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester in a runoff against Reform UK's Sian Astley with 66.3% of the votes. The election had a 25% turnout, the lowest since 2017, and follows Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain’s prime minister.
- Labour’s Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Andy Burnham
Bev Craig was elected mayor of Greater Manchester after a runoff with Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain’s prime minister, with a 25% voter turnout and Craig securing 66.3% of the votes in the runoff.
- Labour's Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Andy Burnham
Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected Greater Manchester mayor with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley of Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain's prime minister, and voter turnout was 25%, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former Manchester City Council leader, secured a victory for Labour despite recent local election losses to Reform UK.
- Labour's Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Andy Burnham
Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected mayor of Greater Manchester with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become prime minister and saw a 25% voter turnout, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former leader of Manchester City Council, succeeded Burnham, who had held the mayoral role for nine years.
- Voters head to the polls to choose Andy Burnham's replacement as Greater Manchester mayor after he triggered ballot costing taxpayers £5m so he could oust Keir Starmer as PM
Voters are electing a replacement for Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor following a £5 million taxpayer-funded ballot initiated by Burnham to remove Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
- Polls open in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection overshadowed by new PM and Farage’s antics
Polls have opened in the largest byelection in British political history for the Greater Manchester mayor position. Labour’s Bev Craig is expected to win, though the contest has been overshadowed by Andy Burnham’s political rise and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK activities in Clacton.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, amid Labour’s efforts to address declining popularity. Burnham’s leadership transition and the contest for his mayoral seat highlight shifting political dynamics in Greater Manchester.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election tests Labour Party support as candidates like Bev Craig and Sian Astley from Reform UK compete for the mayoralty.
- Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, with Labour aiming to counter declining support amid political shifts in the region.
- The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here
Andy Burnham, newly appointed prime minister, faces scrutiny as the Greater Manchester mayoral election occurs, with Labour candidate Bev Craig aiming to continue his legacy. The election follows Burnham's resignation as mayor to join parliament, testing his vision for devolving power to regional mayors.
- PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped create Greater Manchester's carbon neutral by 2038 pledge are urging Andy Burnham to reject new North Sea oil drilling. The letter highlights Burnham's role as mayor in developing one of the UK's most ambitious local climate programs.
- The fight to be the next Andy Burnham
The election for the new mayor of Greater Manchester is scheduled for July 30. The race is framed as a competition to succeed Andy Burnham, though the article does not specify his current status or candidacy.
- UK mosques attacked once every five days in last year, amid rising Islamophobia
UK mosques face an attack every five days, with over 70 incidents recorded in the past year, primarily in London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands. The British Muslim Trust (BMT) highlights government delays in security funding and a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes in England and Wales. Recent incidents include a Northern Ireland bonfire with a replica mosque and a 14-year-old arrested for planning attacks on London mosques.
- Can ‘Brand Burnham’ survive the move to Number 10?
The new prime minister, Burnham, is continuing the everyman style he cultivated as mayor of Greater Manchester. The article questions whether 'Brand Burnham' can survive the move to Number 10.
- Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
The UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced that single bus fares across England will be capped at £2 starting January. This measure is funded with £454 million, including £400 million from redirecting international climate finance to loans. Currently, the cap is £3 until March 2027, with some areas like London and Greater Manchester already having lower rates.
- Saving Britain?
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, has been appointed as prime minister to address UK political instability. His 'business-friendly socialism' policies focus on devolution, council housing, and regional power shifts, though skepticism remains about funding and economic strategy.
- Burnham becomes UK prime minister promising ‘unity and positivity’
Burnham becomes UK prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. He vows to tackle the cost of living.
- Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister as Starmer resigns, in photos
Andy Burnham became Britain’s new prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, delivered his first speech outside 10 Downing St. after taking office.
- Burnham promises 10-year national plan in first speech as UK prime minister
Andy Burnham delivered his first speech as UK prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping, address the cost-of-living crisis, and implement a 10-year national plan for political and economic reform. He emphasized devolving power from London to local communities and expanding public control over essential services.
- The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Andy Burnham became the UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned after two years in office. Burnham was sworn in following a special election win and is now forming his government, with key cabinet appointments including the Treasury chief under consideration. He pledged continued support for Ukraine and emphasized economic recovery.
- Andy Burnham wants to lead the UK 'differently': how different can he be?
Andy Burnham, new leader of the Labour Party, aims to lead the UK differently but faces the same challenges as his predecessor. He is set to become prime minister and succeed Keir Starmer.
- Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade
Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. He is the former mayor of Greater Manchester.
- ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham went from Manchester mayor to Britain’s new leader
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to become Britain’s 59th prime minister following the sudden downfall of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, 56, has a working-class background, attended Cambridge University, and rose through the Labour Party ranks before shifting focus to local governance in Manchester.
- Andy Burnham's promise to deliver tangible improvements to Britons' lives put to the test
Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister with a commitment to raise living standards. His policies aim to deliver higher growth despite challenges posed by the country's financial situation and prior commitments.
- Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s sixth prime minister since 2016, succeeding Keir Starmer. He faces challenges including economic instability, a cost-of-living crisis, and political pressures from Reform UK, with plans to focus on economic growth and regional power devolution.
- Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister — live updates
Andy Burnham will become the UK prime minister after succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Burnham is set to take office following Starmer's resignation, with a focus on devolving power and addressing the cost of living.
- Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III
Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour leader in a leadership contest. He will be formally asked to form a government by King Charles III and pledge to restore stability to Britain's political landscape.
- U.K.'s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
U.K.'s Burnham has dropped a digital ID scheme to prioritize cost of living concerns, according to allies. He will become Prime Minister on July 20 and announce his cabinet team.
- Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Andy Burnham was declared leader of the UK's Labour Party after securing majority support from lawmakers, pledging to restore hope and end factional disputes. He will become prime minister next week, succeeding Keir Starmer, who resigned due to internal party rebellion and declining public support.
- Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Andy Burnham was declared leader of the UK's Labour Party, pledging to bring hope and purpose to the government. He is set to become prime minister next week after securing victory with no contenders.
- Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM
Andy Burnham was elected as the new Labour Party leader and is set to become the UK's next prime minister. He emphasized a pro-business approach, plans for a diverse cabinet, and the need for public control over essential costs to address inflation.
- Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader with support from MPs, trade unions, and party branches. He aims to challenge the 'new right' and empower local communities.