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Can the Manchester Model save United Kingdom?

Following Keir Starmer's resignation as the United Kingdom's prime minister, Andy Burnham, the popular Labour politician who just won a seat in parliament in a special election, appears more likely than ever to succeed him. Whether or not this happens, however, the political drama has focused attention on the UK's…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

The man set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK is also an avid guitar player – and he’s jammed with a Stone Roses guitarist

Andy Burnham recently showed off his chops in front of a Manchester guitar legend

Guitar World · Jul 1

The key flaw in Burnham’s ‘No 10 in the North’ plan

Andy Burnham is bringing Downing Street to Manchester. The landmark plans for a Northern government hub were announced in Burnham’s speech on 29 June, in which he said that “No 10 North will be at the centre of a rewired Britain.”

The Independent UK · Jul 1

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‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds

Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Manchester weather on July 1: Cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and a chance of rain

Manchester kicks off July with a cloudy and damp start, expecting mild temperatures around 18°C. Residents should prepare for breezy conditions and a chance of light showers. The week ahead promises a mix of sunshine and clouds, with temperatures gradually warming towards the weekend. Expect a varied forecast with comfortable…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Steve Reed backs Andy Burnham’s plans to ‘go further and faster’ on devolution

The Communities Secretary said the prospective prime minister’s plans for an outpost of No 10 based in Manchester were a ‘great idea’.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

What has Andy Burnham actually achieved on housing in Manchester?

Andy Burnham made a series of lofty, if unspecific, promises in a speech on Monday, billed as an opportunity to set out his policy agenda

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

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The challenges lying in wait for Burnham

Letters: Readers respond to Andy Burnham’s speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester that laid out his vision for Britain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Trains disrupted on UK’s busiest intercity line as cows wander on to tracks

London to Manchester among routes affected after cows blocked west coast mainline for more than three hours

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Burnham’s No 10 North ‘will be based on brownfield site on edge of Manchester’

Prime minister-in-waiting is seeking an interim base in the city centre before Ancoats site is completed in 2028

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Share your views on Andy Burnham’s plans for a new No 10 North

Burnham announced that as UK prime minister he would set up a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester to oversee a devolution of power and resources across the UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system

Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speech

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Man City: What games Rodri will miss as Enzo Maresca is dealt early 'mystery injury' blow

Man City could be without their influential midfielder for games against Arsenal and Manchester United at the start of the new season

Evening Standard · Jun 29

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s speech: Rewiring Britain needs Westminster to give up real power

Editorial: The country’s likely next prime minister sketches a post-Thatcherite state built on radical devolution. The test is whether Whitehall yields

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

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The Independent UK · Jun 29

Burnham promises ‘hope’ as he unveils ‘new direction’ for Britain

The MP almost certain to be the next prime minister chose the People’s History Museum in Manchester, a homage to Britain’s left-wing history, to unveil his pitch for power

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North

Described as Burnham’s ‘right-hand woman’, Caroline Simpson has been putting his vision of ‘Manchesterism’ into practice since 2024

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Follow Pep and find scoring options: Maresca’s Manchester City in-tray

New manager Enzo Maresca needs to gain true backing from Manchester City hierarchy by stepping out from Pep Guardiola’s shadow

The Independent UK · Jun 29

The questions Andy Burnham urgently needs to answer

LABOUR LEADERSHIP : The prime minister-in-waiting made Labour MPs feel good about themselves – and the future of the party – with his speech in Manchester. But he ducked questions from journalists – and thereby avoided any scrutiny of the details of his policies. David Maddox looks at the pieces…

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Euronews · Jun 29

Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution push and 'No. 10 North' in Manchester

Labour's likely next PM set out a 10-year economic plan in his Manchester speech, promising greater regional powers and a shift away from trickle-down economics.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

SNP claims ‘nothing of substance for Scotland’ from likely PM Andy Burnham

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan spoke out after the man expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech in Manchester.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Five key takeaways from Andy Burnham's major speech

The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his economic blueprint for the country in the speech after declaring his candidacy for Labour leadership

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Burnham plans to ‘rewire’ British state to improve people’s lives across UK

Andy Burnham said his proposals would shift power away from Whitehall as part of a ’10-year-mission’ to drive up living standards.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Burnham’s refusal to take questions from media looks like a man trying to avoid scrutiny

ANALYSIS: Journalists heading to his major speech in Manchester on Monday have been told they won’t be able to question the incoming PM on his policies. Athena Stavrou explains why this is a mistake

The Times of India · Jun 29

Manchester weather forecast: Cloudy skies and moderate rain expected today, June 29

Manchester braces for a predominantly cloudy June 29th with a 30% chance of showers and a high of 21°C. Residents should prepare for a mild, slightly muggy day. The week ahead forecasts continued varied weather, including heavy showers on June 30th, before sunny intervals return by July 3rd. Temperatures will…

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Burnham latest: PM in waiting unveils ‘No 10 North’ plan to get power out of London as he vows to ‘rewire Britain’

The PM-in-waiting promised a 'new direction' for the country as he addressed audience in Manchester

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