The man tipped to be the next UK prime minister has a handful of high-profile fans

The Greater Manchester mayor is bidding to win Thursday's parliamentary contest as he seeks a return to Westminster and the chance to challenge Keir Starmer .

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be…

Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away…

Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, placing himself as a challenger to Starmer

Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.Voters chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.