Greater Manchester mayor
Coverage of Greater Manchester mayor in the Nexus archive.
- The race to replace Keir Starmer starts now
Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Labour MPs and is deeply unpopular. Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election and is now eligible to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership and the UK premiership.
- Makerfield voters seek ‘change’ as Burnham anticipates by-election win
Makerfield voters are seeking change as Burnham anticipates a by-election victory. Burnham's allies are quietly confident the win could set up a leadership challenge against Starmer.
- Personal resentments loom over Burnham’s showdown with Starmer
UK prime minister and Greater Manchester mayor have a long-standing mutual disdain. Personal resentments are highlighted in their political showdown.
- Starmer to tell ministers to quit if they back Burnham
Starmer has threatened to tell ministers to quit if they support Burnham. Supporters of the Greater Manchester mayor claim he has sufficient MPs to initiate a leadership challenge.
- Starmer rallies ministers in attempt to build support against Burnham
Starmer is rallying ministers to build support against Burnham. The Prime Minister stated he would challenge the Greater Manchester mayor in any leadership contest.