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MasterChef's Andy Allen Expecting First Child

MasterChef Australia winner Andy Allen announces he's expecting his first child with wife Alex. The couple shared their joyful news on social media with adorable photos.

Tory leadership battle erupts at conference

Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as senior ministers Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch openly position themselves as Rishi Sunak's successors, while Andy Burnham demands radical devolution powers for Manchester.

Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal

Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.

Burnham demands Labour commit to radical devolution

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to radical devolution, warning that Westminster's grip on power must be broken to deliver meaningful change for the North.

Burnham demands NHS whistleblower protection

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for urgent whistleblower safeguards after NHS staff reveal shocking patient safety failures and toxic workplace culture.

Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.

Burnham's U-turn: Backs Starmer after leadership buzz

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham makes stunning political reversal, abandoning leadership ambitions and declaring Keir Starmer 'the best person to be Prime Minister' after months of speculation.

Burnham demands new powers for Manchester, rivals PM

In a bold speech, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for significant new powers over housing, transport, and skills, directly challenging Westminster's approach and fuelling speculation about his national ambitions.

Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.

Burnham Challenges Starmer with Radical Labour Overhaul

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a stunning critique of his own party, calling for a bold return to public ownership, PR elections, and an end to 'creeping Thatcherism' within Labour, setting the stage for a clash with Keir Starmer.

Labour think tank urges Starmer to devolve power to rivals

Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to decentralise power to regional mayors and devolved governments, potentially strengthening his political rivals. The Labour-linked Fabian Society proposes a major constitutional overhaul.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Westminster return

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has ignited speculation by refusing to deny a potential return to Westminster politics, stating he will 'serve in whatever way I can' after his mayoral term ends. The 'King of the North' discusses devolution, Labour's

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