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‘A politics that feels real: Andy Burnham, electoral reform, and the redistribution of power’

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June 23, 2026

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As Andy Burnham’s march to Downing Street gathers pace, Westminster is reckoning with something unusual in British politics: The post ‘A politics that feels real: Andy Burnham, electoral reform, and the redistribution of power’ appeared first on LabourList.

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Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Utterly baffling’: Burnham savaged for two previous rejections as Labour leader

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has twice been rejected as Labour leader and questions why voters should back him now. “Andy Burnham's reputation as a messiah is utterly baffling,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Manchester is a city that’s in hundreds of millions of pounds worth of debt. “This is a man who was rejected not once but twice as Labour leader. I don’t understand why anyone thinks a third time around is the charm.”

Conservative Home

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits

This 10-point plan for solving Britain’s woes was co-written with ex MP Steve Rotheram. it's the Lennon and McCartney of local politics in ITV Granadaland, Our Steve became the first elected Mayor of Liverpool City Region in 2017 when Our Andy conquered Greater Manchester. The post Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits appeared first on Conservative Home.

Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

LIVE: Andy Burnham delivers speech on his economic plan for the UK

Watch live as Andy Burnham, who is running to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister and Labour Party leader, lays out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester. #uk #andyburnham #live #economy

LabourList

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· Jun 22, 2026

Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full

Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life. A new Labour government, The post Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full appeared first on LabourList.

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

The Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?

Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?

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Related coverage for "‘A politics that feels real: Andy Burnham, electoral reform, and the redistribution of power’": Sky News Australia — ‘Utterly baffling’: Burnham savaged for two previous rejections as Labour leader. Conservative Home — Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits. Associated Press — LIVE: Andy Burnham delivers speech on his economic plan for the UK. LabourList — Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full. BizNews — From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?. The Economic Times — Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?