Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in office for two weeks, has expressed support for a written constitution for the UK, a move he links to his administration's focus on devolving power to regional authorities.
Greater Manchester's new Mayor, Bev Craig, praised the Prime Minister's plan to devolve more power from Whitehall to regions, stating it could "change our lives." Craig, a Labour candidate, won the by-election, succeeding Andy Burnham, and aims to make the region better.
Labour's Bev Craig secured a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, winning 66.3% of second-preference votes and reclaiming areas from Reform UK and the Greens. This outcome provides a significant boost for Labour and raises critical questions for Nigel Farage's party regarding its national standing and funding issues.
Labour candidate Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning a by-election. Craig, Manchester City Council's first female and openly gay leader, previously oversaw economic growth and improved children's services.
Bev Craig of Labour has been elected the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham. She secured 309,525 votes against Reform UK's Sian Astley, who received 157,178 votes, after second-preference votes were added.
Voting has commenced in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, with over 2 million eligible voters choosing Andy Burnham's successor. Labour's Bev Craig is widely expected to win comfortably, despite initial fears of losing to Reform UK, as the contest is largely overshadowed by Burnham's recent ascent to Prime Minister.
Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral special election, succeeding Andy Burnham. She pledged to improve constituents' lives, facing lower turnout and a challenge from Reform UK, whose resources were diverted to a separate by-election.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson has apologised after phones belonging to Jihad Al-Shamie, the Heaton Park Synagogue attacker, were seized twice but not examined prior to the October 2025 assault that killed two men. The devices contained evidence of his extremist views, and an IOPC investigation is underway.
Greater Manchester Police apologized for a "missed opportunity" to examine seized phones of synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie before his October 2023 attack, which could have revealed his extremist mindset. The apology followed the life sentencing of Mohammad Bashir for planning a separate terrorist act on the UK Defence Academy with Shamie.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares in England and a VAT cut on domestic electricity bills, effective from October. These measures, aimed at tackling the cost of living, are funded by reallocating over £500m, including switching international climate finance to loans, drawing criticism from NGOs.
Andy Burnham's unexpected rise to Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's resignation and a decisive byelection win, is analyzed. The article contrasts Burnham's political acumen with Starmer's perceived weaknesses and highlights Nigel Farage's recent missteps, while outlining the significant challenges Burnham faces in uniting Labour and governing in a volatile political landscape.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January 2027, reversing a previous increase. This measure, alongside a VAT cut on electricity bills, aims to ease the cost of living, funded by reallocating international climate finance and departmental savings.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's new Labour leader and Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, inheriting a party in electoral freefall. He aims to revive the centre-left by appealing to hope, contrasting with Starmer's grim tone, and faces challenges from populist forces like Reform UK.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end long-term rough sleeping across the UK, announcing an additional £340m over three years for homelessness strategies. The move, welcomed by campaigners but met with skepticism by critics, aims to replicate successful schemes from his time as Greater Manchester mayor.
UK government departments and major media organizations like the BBC and Channel 4 are increasingly decentralizing operations from London to regional hubs. This shift, exemplified by the BBC's successful move to Salford, aims to devolve power, create regional opportunities, and foster economic growth, despite initial skepticism and some challenges.
US President Donald Trump claimed Aberdeen residents would celebrate reports that incoming UK PM Andy Burnham might back new North Sea oil and gas drilling, despite Burnham not confirming the reports. Trump also criticized wind power.
Australian politicians, their staff, and families face unprecedented security threats, including online abuse, in-person intimidation, and physical attacks, described as the most dangerous security environment in decades. This follows a rise in politically motivated violence in the UK and US, prompting calls for urgent security reviews and a de-escalation of political rhetoric.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, is facing criticism for comments suggesting voters for other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her remarks, linking them to immigration and open borders policies.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, faces criticism for suggesting voters of other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her comments, linking them to open border advocacy.
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and UK Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs, just one shy of the number needed to run unopposed. If no other candidates emerge by Wednesday, Burnham will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20.
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and potentially Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs. If no other candidates emerge, he will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20th.
Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Labour leader without a contest, as no other candidates have emerged to challenge him. He is expected to be declared leader next week and potentially become Prime Minister on July 20th.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down, triggering a Labour Party leadership contest. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is the sole declared candidate and strong frontrunner. The process involves nominations from MPs and affiliated organizations, with a potential vote in August.
