Phil Eckersley, running for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, criticized Andy Burnham's Bee Network service and expressed faith in Kemi Badenoch to help save the party.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
  • A new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Mon 17:38
• Phil Eckersley →

  local politician in Trafford, England

  Nothing else this week.

• Kemi Badenoch →

  British politician and Leader of the Opposition to the British Government (2024–present) and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2024 (born 1980)

  • Douglas Lumsden is elected to represent Aberdeen South, an outcome that also boosts Kemi Badenoch's political profile.Mon 14:48
  • Helen Whately criticized the sickness benefit system, and a review found Personal Independence Payment unfit for purpose, alongside political discussions between Badenoch and Burnham.Sun 12:24
• Greater Manchester →

  metropolitan county in North West England

  • Andy Burnham won a by-election, becoming a Member of Parliament.Mon 16:42
  • Burnham's victory triggers a new mayor election in Greater Manchester.Mon 15:07

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