- Home Office funding cuts impacted Greater Manchester Police's operational budget, coinciding with a leadership transition involving Andy Burnham and Kate Green.
- Andy Burnham was confirmed as the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Andy Burnham, confirmed as the mayor of Greater Manchester, holds ultimate responsibility for the region's police force.
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What happened
Andy Burnham, confirmed as the mayor of Greater Manchester, holds ultimate responsibility for the region's police force.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Greggs cited Greater Manchester Police regarding shoplifting issues, prompting Andy Burnham to comment on policing matters.Sub-event
Burnham compared UK mayoral systems to Dublin's, noting the UK was late to adopt the model.1 source
Burnham draws a parallel between his leadership and that of Harold Wilson.1 source
Burnham backed his leadership bid while serving as Mayor of Greater Manchester.1 source
Burnham's leadership is tested as the police force addresses serious issues, including a rape gang inquiry.1 source
Andy Burnham wins election as Greater Manchester mayor and discusses leadership.1 source
The mayor is ultimately responsible for the Greater Manchester police force.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Greater Manchester Police
police force of Manchester, England and surroundings
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- irishtimes.com
- theargus.co.ukWhy I'm quietly optimistic about Andy Burnham, says former senior police officer
- manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhy it appears no crimes have been committed in some neighbourhoods
- fairobserver.com
- prolificnorth.co.uk
- nme.com
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk
- chroniclelive.co.uk
- burytimes.co.uk
- nzherald.co.nz
- theboltonnews.co.uk
- philenews.com
- heraldglobe.com
- japanherald.com
- dailymail.com
- independent.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk