Mr Burnham's spokesman has insisted they did due diligence on their new hire after eyebrows were raised about his relationship with Peter Mandelson.

The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension,…

Andy Burnham, who became the mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017, has made clear his intention to lead Labour.

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…

Following British PM Keir Starmer’s resignation, the former Manchester mayor’s dream of a high-tax, high-spending state could become reality.

Following British PM Keir Starmer’s resignation, the former Manchester mayor’s dream of a high-tax, high-spending state could become reality.

Andy Burnham, the beloved “King of the North,” is on the verge of becoming Britain’s next Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Discover how this plain-speaking…

Three names dominate discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor if he becomes prime minister – but there could still be a surprise candidate

From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

Andy Burnham could keep some familiar faces around his cabinet table

Andy Burnham's path to No10 looked clear, allowing him to become Prime Minister on July 17 - but some MPs are wary of handing him the keys to Downing Street without a contest

Burnham was a popular mayor of Greater Manchester, overseeing a period of rapid regeneration for the city in northern England.

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

Keir Starmer on Tuesday met Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace him in No 10, for the first time since the Makerfield by-election, after pledging a "smooth transition" of…

The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001.

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government

New PM’s likely chief of staff, James Purnell, runs lobbying firm whose clients include tech giants and water companies

James Purnell was a cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

James Purnell quit Gordon Brown's Government in 2009, later becoming a senior executive at the BBC.

Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’

James Purnell and Andy Burnham entered Parliament together in their early thirties after the 2001 general election - representing seats in Greater Manchester - and even shared an…