Current and former British athletes, including cycling stars and Paralympians, have endorsed a proposed bid for Northern England to host the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing the region's passion for sport and world-class venues.
British Olympians and Paralympians support a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, citing the region's passion for sport and potential for a successful event
Andy Burnham, Labour politician and Mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a significant byelection in Makerfield, boosting his chances of becoming the UK's next Prime Minister. His victory signals a potential shift in British politics, challenging current leader Keir Starmer.
A proposed Oyster-like travel card for northern England could save commuters up to £276/year and generate £2.7bn for the economy over 5 years by unifying transport networks across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire.
Former Oldham council leader Arooj Shah warns identity politics is dividing communities, citing toxic local politics, racist abuse, and election deadlock after Labour lost ground to Reform UK and pro-Gaza independents. She highlights the inseparable nature of economic justice and community cohesion.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, runs in the Makerfield byelection, potentially to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, advocating against London-centric politics.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized the UK government's plans for a potential north of England Olympics bid, arguing that excluding the capital would be a "missed opportunity" and prevent the full economic and sustainability benefits of a UK-wide bid.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized plans for a northern England Olympic bid, calling it a "missed opportunity" to exclude the capital. Ministers are assessing a bid for the 2040s, with support from Northern MPs Lisa Nandy and Rachel Reeves.
UK government is assessing a potential bid for Northern England to host the 2040s Olympics and Paralympics. UK Sport will conduct a strategic review of costs, benefits, and viability, aiming to bring the Games to the region for the first time since London 2012.
