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01.07.2024Labour Party wins the general election

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politics 2025-06-30 19:43

Andy Burnham criticized the government's welfare reforms, claiming they would create unfair divisions among disabled people.
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced concessions but predicted the reforms would increase poverty levels.
Burnham urged Labour MPs to reject the reforms to avoid future unfairness among claimants.

politics 2025-06-03 13:42

In a recent poll, 91 percent of Labour members have a favourable view of Andy Burnham, contrasting sharply with perceptions of Keir Starmer.
Burnham proposes a 'popular left programme' that includes significant social housing initiatives and policy reforms aimed at reconnecting with voters.
The Labour Party faces challenges in gaining public support, prompting discussions around potential changes to welfare policies amid growing competition from Reform UK.

politics 2024-12-15 18:00

Manchester's new public transport initiative began in September 2023, marking the return of bus operations under public control.
Hundreds of yellow buses have been introduced to improve the city's transport landscape.
The mayor's promise to enhance transport services aims to address pollution concerns effectively.

politics 2024-09-24 20:05

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, warned of severe rail service issues if HS2 is not extended to Manchester.
The current rail infrastructure in the North is at risk of reaching maximum capacity, leading to potential service collapse.
Burnham proposed a lower-cost alternative rail link to connect Birmingham and Manchester, emphasizing the need for urgent action.

category, sub-category 2024-09-15 18:15

Labour mayors propose merging police and crime commissioners with mayors to improve police accountability.
The current structure creates communication gaps and political tensions that could be resolved through a unified authority.
The proposal requires legislative changes and local decisions, with differing opinions on the role of PCCs in democracy.

society 2024-08-17 19:51

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham emphasizes the need to address inequality and racism in the country.
Brits demand changes to tackle poverty, racism, and social media anonymity.
The call for action aims to prevent further unrest and discrimination in the society.

society, politics, crime 2024-07-25 13:03

A Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended following viral footage showing him kicking a man in the head while he was on the ground.
The incident occurred at Manchester Airport and has raised concerns regarding police conduct.
The police force is currently investigating the matter to determine the circumstances surrounding the action.

society 2024-05-08 12:05

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, plans to end the Right to Buy scheme in the region.
He aims to build 10,000 council homes by 2028 to address the housing crisis.
This move could have significant implications for housing policies and affordability in Greater Manchester.

politics 2024-05-04 16:09

Labour's Andy Burnham has been re-elected as the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
He is known as the 'King of the North' for his leadership in the region.
Burnham is ready to continue fighting for the people of Greater Manchester in his third term.

miscellaneous 2024-04-16 02:23

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