A large town in Greater Manchester and the site of recent political events
Labour’s Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister after winning Makerfield and securing the necessary nominations, with Labour proposing devolved powers to regions and a housing-led agenda. The by-election results place Labour on track for a national leadership shift, while Reform UK and the Greens compete for influence in Greater Manchester amid a changing political landscape.
The No 10 North operation in Manchester is expanding to bring devolution and local growth decisions closer to postcodes across the country. Burnham chairs the NEC from Manchester, with regional mayors and business leaders involved as scrutiny grows over costs and reach.
Leeds Rhinos have clinched a 7-try victory in Super League, with James McDonnell scoring twice on his 100th appearance. Bradford Bulls see a late dip after Maika Sivo’s injury, while Guy Armitage’s late try can’t avert defeat.
Labour’s Andy Burnham has returned to Westminster as prime minister, triggering a by-election that former Manchester mayor Bev Craig is contesting to keep the city region red. Polls show a Burnham-backed Labour bounce, while Reform UK and the Greens fight for second place in Greater Manchester’s high-stakes vote.
The by‑election in Greater Manchester is underway after Andy Burnham stood down to pursue the prime ministership. Bev Craig leads Labour in the race for mayor, with seven candidates in total. Voters are casting ballots today under the supplementary vote system; results are due tomorrow afternoon.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April 2027. The government has said the move will cost about a3100m a year, will cover nearly 32,000 venues and will be funded by reviewing reliefs for businesses such as vape shops and cracking down on online tax avoidance.
Andy Burnham has won Makerfield in a by-election, returning to Westminster and positioning himself as a potential Labour leadership candidate. The outcome signals a shift in Northern politics and a challenge to Keir Starmer as the party seeks to interpret a public call for change.
Nigel Farage has resigned his Clacton seat to trigger a by-election, where major parties are abstaining. Count Binface emerges as the main challenger, with a lineup of independent contenders including Piers Corbyn and Laurence Fox amid questions over the process and finances.
Labour figures Brock Burnham has emerged as the central challenger as Sir Keir Starmer faces a crisis of confidence in the wake of slow economic progress, rising debt and pressure on business rates reform. The party grapples with leadership questions as the next moves unfold.
Labour has moved into a narrow lead in the latest polls after Andy Burnham’s leadership win. The government has introduced a high-stakes cabinet reshuffle with fresh faces and a sizeable energy tax cut to ease living costs, while Reform UK faces fresh scrutiny over funding.
Saints have seen head coach Paul Rowley depart less than a year into his tenure, days before a high-stakes derby with Wigan. Interim boss Eamon O’Carroll is taking charge as the club looks to steady a troubled season, while Wigan push to close ground in the league.