If he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater Manchester ...

A decision by Labour's governing committee could pave the way for the Greater Manchester mayor to return to parliament.

Britain's governing Labour Party said on Friday it had agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seek a return to ...

IT is the seat that could define who Britain’s next Prime Minister will be – but residents have warned Andy Burnham they are no “stepping stone”. Covering Wigan, Hindley ...

The phrase “circular firing squad” could almost have been invented for them. They are quick to plot, but slow to strike. In ...

History shows there have been more short-lived Labour governments than long-lasting ones. The party must secure a clear, progressive legacy, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett ...

Andy Burnham is allowed to run in the candidate selection process for the Makerfield by-election, Labour says. The ...

Pound drops and borrowing costs hit 28-year high as Mayor of Greater Manchester launches campaign to return to Westminster ...

He’s running – but the Manchester mayor will have to face an electorate sick of exactly this kind of political circus, and a ...

Why Labour should crown ‘King of the North’ Burnham and avoid a leadership contest - COMMENT: Keir Starmer should give in to the inevitable, agree a timetable to step down, and pave the way for Andy ...

Although Starmer vowed to fight on after a bruising week in which one Cabinet member resigned, dozens of lawmakers called for the prime minister to quit and his new policy proposals were largely ...

"The idea that this is all Keir Starmer’s fault might give some comfort to Labour MPs. But they are misguided" ...