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Double blow for Starmer as Burnham refuses to rule out leadership challenge and PM popularity hits record low

Most Labour voters see the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves negatively (52% and 57% respectively), according to a new YouGov poll

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging for Labour leadership

The mayor of Greater Manchester suggested questions over his leadership ambitions are part of the problem with Westminster culture.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Andy Burnham to mount Starmer leadership challenge

It comes amid reports that MPs on the left of the party are pushing on with preparations for a potential leadership race

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Manchester Half Marathon hits record numbers as Joe Wigfield storms to victory in course record

The 13.1-mile race produced 28,000 runners, making it the largest in Greater Manchester’s history, with more than £1.6m raised for charities

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

One of victims killed in Manchester synagogue attack was 'shot' by police

A PERSON who died in the Manchester synagogue terror attack suffered a gunshot wound, Greater Manchester Police said, as armed officers attempted to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025

Friday briefing: Manchester mourns one of the worst acts of antisemitic terrorism in modern UK history

In today’s newsletter: Yom Kippur was marred by violence after a man armed with explosives sought to enter Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. Here’s what we know so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025

Two men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack named by police

Adrian Daulby, 53 and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both from Crumpsall, died in the attack and three other people were injured.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

Manchester attack latest: Jihad Al-Shamie influenced by ‘extremist Islamist ideology’ as three more arrested

Six people arrested in connection with terror attack

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Starmer says Britain ‘must defeat rising anti-Jewish hatred’ after two killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack

Two people were killed and four were injured in an attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025