Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has said the Government is offering “all of the support that the authorities need” after a “terribly tragic” Grangetown house fire that killed Natalie, 34, and her niece Valentina, seven

Prime Minister offers support after 'terribly tragic' house fire that killed child

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to homelessness charity Changing Lives in Newcastle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to homelessness charity Changing Lives in Newcastle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to explore the Echo's 'important' manifesto

Greggs renames popular bake after PM calls it ‘that sausage, bean and cheese thing’

Adult social care

Hartlepool leader urges PM to tighten HMO rules and council tax in new letter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change this year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was 'honoured' to be compared to Almirón.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was 'honoured' to be compared to Almirón.

Prime Minister 'honoured' to be compared to former Newcastle United player Almirón

Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty scrap as Hartlepool tax reform calls continue

Two County Durham MPs have been given jobs as part of Andy Burnham's government.

Two County Durham MPs have been given jobs as part of Andy Burnham's government.

Durham and Darlington MPs given jobs as Andy Burnham completes his government

Main: Andy Burnham. Inset: fromt left right, Rachael Walls, Gemma Chappell and Kerrie Robinson, at the launch of the Maya's Law campaign

Main: Andy Burnham. Inset: fromt left right, Rachael Walls, Gemma Chappell and Kerrie Robinson, at the launch of the Maya's Law campaign

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

Maya Chappell's family urge new PM Andy Burnham to 'listen to us' and back law change

Left: Gemma Chappell, great aunt of Maya Chappell. Right: Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Left: Gemma Chappell, great aunt of Maya Chappell. Right: Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Maya Chappell's family welcome pause on early prison releases amid weeks of torment

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister

All the names in Andy Burnham's new cabinet after reshuffle including North East MP

The Northern Echo has today (July 20) called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to six key priorities that we want to see him deliver in the North East

The Northern Echo has today (July 20) called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to six key priorities that we want to see him deliver in the North East

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

Six things The Northern Echo wants Andy Burnham to do for the North East as PM

We take an in depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto that we have launched today (July 20)

We take an in depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto that we have launched today (July 20)

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

An in-depth look at The Northern Echo's six-point manifesto for new PM Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London

Andy Burnham is officially confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party at a special conference held at the Trades Union Congress, in central London

MPs call on Andy Burnham to repay North East support with investment and devolution

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham pledges not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When is Andy Burnham likely to become the UK's next Prime Minister?

When will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister? Process and steps explained

North East MPs are among the 70-plus who have nominated Andy Burnham to become the next Labour leader and PM.

North East MPs are among the 70-plus who have nominated Andy Burnham to become the next Labour leader and PM.

The North East MPs who have nominated Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister

Kemi Badenoch speaks to the media during a visit to Thirsk on Friday (July 3)

Kemi Badenoch speaks to the media during a visit to Thirsk on Friday (July 3)

Kemi Badenoch visits North Yorkshire – and criticises Andy Burnham over online Q&A

Andy Burnham’s rise in Labour leadership speculation could signal a major shift in UK economic policy, with promises to tackle bills, transport costs and living pressures while keeping markets steady.

Andy Burnham’s rise in Labour leadership speculation could signal a major shift in UK economic policy, with promises to tackle bills, transport costs and living pressures while keeping markets steady.

Burnham bounce? How new PM hopeful could ease bills, boost wages and help households

Northern Echo readers backed Andy Burnham to replace the outgoing PM, Sir Keir Starmer.

Northern Echo readers backed Andy Burnham to replace the outgoing PM, Sir Keir Starmer.

Snap poll of Northern Echo readers shows Andy Burnham ahead in race to replace PM