BBC Verify examines cost of Andy Burnham’s first-week pledges

Politics

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor

BBC News reports that Bev Craig has become Greater Manchester’s mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham.

01 Aug 2026

Politics

Sir John Curtice says 'Burnham bounce' is real but limited

BBC News reports that the governing party's poll ratings have improved, though it remains only narrowly ahead of Reform, according to Sir Jo...

01 Aug 2026

Politics

Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoralty

Labour's Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham, with BBC News reporting she received nearly twice...

01 Aug 2026

Politics

Burnham criticised over income tax share plan for mayors

Burnham has faced criticism over proposals for mayors to receive a share of income tax, with differing views reported on whether money shoul...

31 Jul 2026