Mayor of Greater Manchester29 Jan 2026'I was defending Greater Manchester with MP bid'Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he felt in "a better position than anyone" to fight Reform.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026'I was defending Greater Manchester with MP bid'Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he felt in "a better position than anyone" to fight Reform.29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decisionLabour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.27 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-electionHe says in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".24 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Lancashire receives £23m cycling and walking boostThree councils will benefit from the government's Active Travel Fund over the next four years.10 Dec 202520 Nov 2025£1bn growth plan for Greater Manchester unveiledAndy Burnham says the city region wants to "pioneer a new model for economic growth" in the next decade.20 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Work begins on major 'Atom Valley' development Start-ups and emerging high-tech manufacturing firms will receive help to scale up their businesses.13 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Asylum hotel residents say 'we want to contribute'Asylum seekers housed in Greater Manchester hotels issue a statement in a bid to stop misinformation.30 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Manchester bus driver strikes called offThe strikes were due to take place on Friday, Saturday and Monday but have been called off.10 Oct 2025...