Lisa Nandy has publicly expressed and reiterated her support for Andy Burnham, advocating for him to stand for parliament and describing him as an asset, amidst ongoing political discussions.
Greater Manchester mayor says Rayner’s criticism of planned immigration changes, which she called ‘un-British’, echoed ‘moral questions’
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Andy Burnham has backed stark criticism of the direction of Keir Starmer’s government by Angela Rayner after she said the very survival of the Labour party was at stake.
Rayner, the former deputy prime minister and an influential backbencher, used a speech on Tuesday night to warn that the prime minister “cannot go through...
Lucy Powell calls for party to make more use of Greater Manchester mayor after Gorton and Denton defeat
Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour’s deputy leader said as she called for the party to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.
Labour fell to third in the previously rock-solid seat on Thursday, with the Greens winning a fifth seat in parliament and Reform UK coming second.
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Andy Burnham announced that night buses will now operate in every Greater Manchester borough as part of the Bee Network's expansion, aiming to support the night-time economy and following a rapid increase in ridership.
In the aftermath of the Gorton and Denton by-election humiliation for Labour, deputy leader Lucy Powell has been critical of the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing as the…
Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, stated that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely have won a recent by-election, suggesting the party should utilize him more.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has publicly questioned her party's decision to prevent Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing as an MP in an upcoming by-election.
UK Labour MP Lisa Nandy has publicly stated that Andy Burnham should be allowed to stand for parliament, emphasizing his value as an asset to the party.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has reignited leadership speculation by criticizing what he called the 'bankruptcy' of the Labour party's approach to campaigning, following a recent by-election loss.
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell stated that Andy Burnham would likely have won the by-election and emphasized the need for Labour to utilize the Greater Manchester mayor more effectively.
Lucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, suggests that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely have won a recent by-election and advocates for Labour to utilize him more.