How Burnham’s old gig might help him be PM — from those who’ve done it
News Politics How Burnham’s old gig might help him be PM — from those who’ve done it From attracting investment to building relationships, Britain’s regional mayors reckon they have many transferable skills. He won plaudits for capping bus fares and standing up to Westminster during the Covid pandemic. Now he wants to bring more devolution to Downing Street, and is mooting plans to create a northern campus for No.
- ▪News Politics How Burnham’s old gig might help him be PM — from those who’ve done it From attracting investment to building relationships, Britain’s regional mayors reckon they have many transferable skills.
- ▪He won plaudits for capping bus fares and standing up to Westminster during the Covid pandemic.
- ▪Now he wants to bring more devolution to Downing Street, and is mooting plans to create a northern campus for No.
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News Politics How Burnham’s old gig might help him be PM — from those who’ve done it From attracting investment to building relationships, Britain’s regional mayors reckon they have many transferable skills. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 19, 2026. | Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images June 26, 2026 4:00 am CET By Sascha O'Sullivan LONDON — Andy Burnham’s nine years as mayor of Greater Manchester put him on the map. He won plaudits for capping bus fares and standing up to Westminster during the Covid pandemic. Now he wants to bring more devolution to Downing Street, and is mooting plans to create a northern campus for No.
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