On July 28, 2026, Andy Burnham made several key appointments, including naming Anneliese Midgley as chief whip, and appointing Steve Witherden and Olivia Blake as PPS.
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What happened
On July 28, 2026, Andy Burnham made several key appointments, including naming Anneliese Midgley as chief whip, and appointing Steve Witherden and Olivia Blake as PPS.
Who's involved
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Part of
A series of political developments unfolded on July 27, 2026, including Lola McEvoy's election victory over Peter Gibson, Andy Burnham's appointments, and Anneliese Midgley's advisory role.Also in this story
- Florence Eshalomi succeeded Alison McGovern and was tasked to assist Andy Burnham with his political promises.
- Political criticism regarding policy effectiveness and proposals for the region of England.
The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Anneliese Midgley
British politician
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Steve Witherden
British politician, from 2024, member of the UK Parliament
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Olivia Blake
British politician and Labour MP
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- countytimes.co.uk
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