Andy Burnham accuses Boris Johnson of ‘exaggerating’ Manchester outbreak

Andy Burnham today accused Boris Johnson of ‘exaggerating’ the severity of the coronavirus outbreak in Greater Manchester as Michael Gove said the mayor was ‘posturing’ and must accept the region moving into Tier Three restrictions. Mr Johnson said in a Downing Street press conference on Friday that ‘time is of the essence’ and the situation … Read more

Andy Burnham centre-stage again after failed Labour leadership bids

He has been dubbed the King in the North, but Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham – today accused of holding the government to ransom over coronavirus – has not always wielded such power, despite a life in politics. Burnham, who turned 50 in January, has been centre stage this week, earning himself the Game … Read more

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls for 9pm alcohol sale curfew

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calls for alcohol sales to be banned ANYWHERE after 9pm to stop post-pub parties in areas with 10pm last orders Andy Burnham has led calls for the government to review its 10pm pub curfew The Manchester mayor also suggested a 9pm cut off for alcohol sales in shops Government slammed for … Read more

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says 10pm curfew is doing ‘more harm than good’

Boris Johnson’s 10pm coronavirus curfew is doing ‘more harm than good’ the mayor one of the UK’s biggest cities warned this morning – as weekend scenes showed kicked-out drinkers dancing to a brass band in the street.  Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said the government’s drinking deadline was pushing crowds into supermarkets to buy … Read more

Lauren Burnham says she and husband Arie Luyendyk Jr. are ‘trying’ to conceive after miscarriage

Lauren Burnham says she and husband Arie Luyendyk Jr. have been ‘trying for a couple of months’ to conceive after miscarriage By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Published: 02:14 BST, 3 September 2020 | Updated: 02:14 BST, 3 September 2020 Lauren Burnham said she and husband Arie Luyendyk Jr. have been ‘trying for a couple … Read more

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says Covid restrictions are driving down new infections

Andy Burnham has said the coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester are working and driving down case numbers amid fears of a second national lockdown if Britain sees rise in cases similar to Spain.  The Greater Manchester mayor told the BBC that the numbers were beginning to ‘move in the right direction’ and hoped more boroughs … Read more

Could Wigan be freed from lockdown? Andy Burnham says it’s ‘clear’ measures have to worked

Birmingham could be forced into lockdown today as ministers meet to discuss plans to tackle the city’s spiralling Covid-19 outbreak. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is said to have chaired the ‘gold command meeting’ this morning, alongside council bosses and Public Health England.  Official figures show the city of Birmingham’s infection rate has more than doubled … Read more

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham are recovering from a ‘tough time’ after having a miscarriage

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and his wife Lauren Burnham were moved by the outpouring of support they received after the loss of their pregnancy late last month. The 38-year-old Bachelor star and his 28-year-old wife showed their appreciation in a video posted Tuesday featuring their daughter Alessi, one. The couple were in the midst of packing … Read more

Bachelor couple Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham reveal they’ve suffered a miscarriage

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham have suffered a miscarriage.  The Bachelor couple took to their YouTube channel on Saturday to share the devastating news with their fans.  The 27-minute video saw the 28-year-old beauty go through a roller coaster of emotions after learning she was expecting less than a year after welcoming daughter, Alessi, … Read more

150 Manchester firms are still open despite coronavirus lockdown, claims Andy Burnham

150 Manchester firms are still open despite coronavirus lockdown – many without good reason, claims Andy Burnham after a flood of complaints from workers The Mayor of Greater Manchester called for stricter policy on businesses He said he would seek legal advice about whether it was possible to take action Total of 759 people have … Read more