Andy Burnham

The PM said he was proud to support this year's Journalism Matters campaign.

Andy Burnham hails vital role of local journalism in democracy

From left, Stockton North MP Chris McDonald MP, Middlesbrough Southeast and Cleveland MP Luke Myer, Prime Minster Andy Burnham, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald MP and Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Our local emergency services need fairer funding'

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Why PM’s pledge to fix social care means so much to me'

Price Bailey have released their new report

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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie-France van Heel entering 10 Downing Street.

'Politics has turned another page - but Hartlepool remains my focus' says MP

Labour Party candidate Andy Burnham, centre, is declared the winner of the Makerfield by-election on June 18.

'Andy Burnham offers our country hope not hate'

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

Join battle to support town's hospitality sector

Local transport authorities would contract bus operators such as Stagecoach to provide services under a franchise model.

Bus franchise calls swiftly rejected

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Breaking Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

The train operator will not have its contract renewed due to “months of continuous cancellations”, the transport secretary said

Breaking Train operator to be brought under government control

Billions to be handed to metro mayors to deliver public transport overhaul to En...

We may soon be able to go on holiday again, but vaccines could play a role in how free we are to travel.

GPs can give out covid vaccine records if needed for holidays, says Minister

Matt Hancock has announced the results of the latest Covid tier review - here's ...

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, pictured after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gave a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on economic measures for the second national lockdown in England, has raised concerns about what plans will be in place after the restrictions end. Picture: PA.

Labour's calls not to let England return to pre-lockdown 'shambles'

This is when Boris Johnson will face Keir Starmer at PMQs today

‘This is no way to run the country’ - Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's im... Alex Nelson

These are the cities facing ‘very high’ Tier 3 Covid-19 alert restrictions as ca...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Northern leaders call for more Government support

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has said it is "too soon" for regional variations of lockdown measures.

'Too soon’ to vary lockdown rules by region, says Minister

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Picture c/o Danny Lawson/PA Wire

'Too soon for the North?' - Boris Johnson warned of damaging 'national unity' i...

Labour Tees Valley Mayoral candidate Jessie Joe Jacobs launching her campaign at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

Labour Tees Valley Mayor candidate's vision for the future

There are calls for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise.

Calls for Northern Rail to be stripped of franchise after 'consistently failing'...

Blood scandal campaigner Carol Grayson and late husband Peter Longstaff.

Hartlepool Mail Letter of the week: Tainted blood scandal is 'rotten to the core...

Tributes left in St Ann's Square, Manchester, in the days after the bombing. Picture by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Ariana Grande shares heartfelt message one year on from Manchester Arena bombing

Emergency services on the scene of last Mays attack. Photo Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Fire service '˜out of the loop' over Manchester terror attack

An armed police officer stands on the course during today's Great Run races in Manchester.

Armed police guard course as spectators and crowds defy terrorists at Great Manc...

An image taken during the Battle of Orgreave .

Miners' union bosses slam Govenment decision on Orgreave inquiry
The union which leads pitworkers in the North East has branded a Government decision not to hold an inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave as an 'appalling act of injustice'.
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