Hillsborough disaster
Coverage of Hillsborough disaster in the Nexus archive.
- Meet Labour’s ‘King of the North,’ the 56-year-old representing Greater Manchester and challenging Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old Labour politician known as 'King of the North' for his advocacy in Greater Manchester, won a recent election and aims to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His career includes mayoral leadership and a focus on public transport and regional development.
- The politician who kicked his way to power
Andy Burnham, a UK politician, is positioned to become the next prime minister after his political rise was influenced by his role in addressing the Hillsborough disaster. His 2009 visit to a memorial for the 1989 tragedy, where 97 Liverpool fans died due to a police cover-up, marked a turning point in his career, leading to a government apology and his eventual shift from Westminster to local governance.
- Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, a 56-year-old Labour Party politician from northwest England, is challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a special election. He has served as an MP, Cabinet member, and mayor of Greater Manchester, and is known for his 'King of the North' nickname inspired by Game of Thrones.
- Starmer warned not to 'fail' Hillsborough victims on disaster's anniversary amid row over new openness law - as Liverpool manager Slot adds voice to calls for action
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer warned against failing Hillsborough disaster victims on the 35th anniversary, amid controversy over a new openness law. Liverpool manager Xavi Slota joined calls for action, highlighting ongoing debates about transparency and accountability.