Greater Manchester from Monday, January 26th, 2026

Eamonn O’Brien applies for Labour selection in Gorton and Denton

The leader of Bury Council, Eamonn O’Brien, has applied to be selected as the Labour candidate for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary constituency, it's understood.
Andy Burnham block could shape Labour’s future, says political expert

Labour’s decision to prevent Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election could have serious national consequences, according to a leading political academic.
GMP chief backs 'FBI-style' National Police Service in long-overdue reform

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has thrown his weight behind government plans to create a US-style national crime-fighting agency, calling the overhaul of policing structures “bold” and “decades overdue”.
Burnham’s next steps laid out as he will appear before four committees in wake of by-election block

Andy Burnham will appear before four committees in the days after he tried to become the Gorton and Denton MP.
Burnham issues message to MPs after Gorton and Denton decision

Andy Burnham has issued a message to Labour MPs after his bid to become the Gorton and Denton MP this morning.
Burnham has "full focus" on Mayor of Greater Manchester role

Andy Burnham says his "full focus" is on his job as Mayor of Greater Manchester, after being blocked in his bid to become an MP.