Our newspapers and airwaves have been full of speculation about what Andy Burnham will or will not do if as expected he is sworn in as Prime Minister later this month.
The balance of power in Britain is changing – and businesses must change with it.
Northwest business leaders have responded positively to Andy Burnham’s political pathfinder speech in Manchester yesterday.
Downtown in Business has welcomed Andy Burnham’s first major policy speech since his return to Westminster as a significant contribution to the debate on how Britain can unlock economic growth, describing his commitment to devolution, public-private partnership and regional investment as a positive message to businesses across the UK.”
As Andy Burnham prepares to enter 10 Downing Street, Frank McKenna suggests that Britain’s next government is already taking shape.
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot draws parallels between football and politics, exploring what Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions can learn from England, Scotland, and the pressures of managing expectations.
Following Andy Burnham’s dramatic elevation to the Labour leadership and Downing Street, Manchester finds itself facing a fascinating question. What happens when the city’s most influential political leader leaves town?
If Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s next Prime Minister, few places in the country will feel a greater sense of optimism than Liverpool City Region.
Downtown in Business was delighted to host an ‘In Conversation’ event with Andy Burnham on Thursday 16th April at the Hyatt Regency Manchester, delivered in partnership with Mindflow.
Join Downtown in Business on Monday 29th September 2025 at Everton Football Club HQ in the Royal Liver Building for the Mindflow Charter Launch.
The government is launching a ten year industrial strategy this week, will Labour get any credit for its longer term approach to the country’s problems- and might a certain mayor from Manchester be able to help them tell their story more positively?
Is Andy Burnham Labour’s antidote to Nigel Farage?
