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Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

Andy Burnham holds back tears in emotional tribute to late father

Andy Burnham with his mum and dad

Andy Burnham with his mum and dad

Andy Burnham returns to work after father's death: 'He would want me back out there'

Andy Burnham's dad, Roy Burnham, has died

Andy Burnham's dad, Roy Burnham, has died

Andy Burnham's dad Roy and the Culcheth childhood that shaped the Prime Minister

Roy died at age 86 after living with Alzheimer's disease.

Roy died at age 86 after living with Alzheimer's disease.

Tributes pour in after Andy Burnham's father, Roy, dies aged 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86

Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 86 as Prime Minister cancels engagements

Andy Burnham with Wigan & Leigh Hospice chief executive Jo Carby on his visit to the hospice

Andy Burnham with Wigan & Leigh Hospice chief executive Jo Carby on his visit to the hospice

Andy Burnham donates 15% of salary to Wigan & Leigh Hospice following visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the Leigh Journal's Conaill Corner while visiting Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the Leigh Journal's Conaill Corner while visiting Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Burnham admits state not doing enough for hospices in Leigh Journal interview

The Prime Minister takes a selfie with staff at Wigan & Leigh Hospice

The Prime Minister takes a selfie with staff at Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Andy Burnham visits Wigan & Leigh Hospice to meet patients, staff and volunteers

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

Andy Burnham visits the Ashton Bears on Friday night

Andy Burnham visits the Ashton Bears on Friday night

Andy Burnham donates first MP salary to local grassroots rugby club

Bev Craig, the new Mayor of Greater Manchester

Bev Craig, the new Mayor of Greater Manchester

Labour victory in race to become Greater Manchester's next mayor

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt lands key role in Prime Minister's team

Andy Burnham says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady Pauline Westwood's (left) plea before her death

Andy Burnham says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady Pauline Westwood's (left) plea before her death

PM says hospices must be 'properly funded' after local landlady's plea before death

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North, located in Heron House, central Manchester.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North, located in Heron House, central Manchester.

Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, pledging to end rough sleeping

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, pledging to end rough sleeping

Local charity backs Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping nationwide

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of making a speech outside 10 Downing Street

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of making a speech outside 10 Downing Street

Andy Burnham promises to bring back ‘hope’ to Britain as he becomes Prime Minister

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.

Andy Burnham vows to give people ‘hope back’ as he becomes Labour leader

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister

Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership

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

Andy Burnham has pledged to give Britain the

Andy Burnham has pledged to give Britain the

Andy Burnham wants to move power out of Westminster – here's his plan

Andy Burnham at the Labour Party leadership hustings at Parr Hall in 2015

Andy Burnham at the Labour Party leadership hustings at Parr Hall in 2015

From Leigh lad to likely PM: Andy Burnham’s journey in pictures

Jo Platt at Houses of Parliament

Jo Platt at Houses of Parliament

Leigh and Atherton MP backs Burnham after PM quits and calls for renewal

Andy Burnham has shared a statement on X following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has shared a statement on X following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation

Fiona Bruce is the host of the BBC's Question Time programme

Fiona Bruce is the host of the BBC's Question Time programme

Who is on BBC Question Time Makerfield by-election special tonight?

Andy Burnham surrounded by Labour Party supporters at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham surrounded by Labour Party supporters at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham says support for him would be a 'vote to change Labour'

The by-election is expected to take place in June

The by-election is expected to take place in June

Makerfield by-election - What the bookies say a month out from crunch contest

Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM

Andy Burnham publicly backs Starmer but calls for 'stability' across the Labour party

Tributes outside énergie Fitness, Hyde, in memory of Ricky Hatton

Tributes outside énergie Fitness, Hyde, in memory of Ricky Hatton

'Hard to take in': Manchester to 'honour Ricky Hatton properly'

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham (Joe Giddens/PA)

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham (Joe Giddens/PA)

Northern Arc plan 'could unlock £90 billion for UK economy', say Mayors

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham

Free bus travel extended to care leavers up to 25

Greater Manchester will maintain single bus fares at £2 throughout 2025, despite the national cap rising to £3

Greater Manchester will maintain single bus fares at £2 throughout 2025, despite the national cap rising to £3

Cheaper bus travel coming to Leigh and Greater Manchester

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

New support scheme to help businesses export worldwide

Residents are urged to make their voices heard

Residents are urged to make their voices heard

Consultation launched on nature recovery plan across Greater Manchester

(L-R) Richard Mundon, Sanjay Arya, Mary Fleming, David Molyneux and Andy Burnham with the CDC Plaque

(L-R) Richard Mundon, Sanjay Arya, Mary Fleming, David Molyneux and Andy Burnham with the CDC Plaque

New £10m health facility officially unveiled

The new buses were showcased by Mayor Andy Burnham

The new buses were showcased by Mayor Andy Burnham

Burnham moots Liam Gallagher as voice of newly unveiled yellow buses