Andy Burnham

July 17, 2026, 11:12 am

Why life for Britain’s Jews could well get worse under Andy Burnham

There is no scenario where the government promotes a more hardline anti-Israel stance which does not have a detrimental impact on the UK’s Jewish community

By Daniel Sugarman

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a coffee morning with members of the Jewish Community in the garden of 10 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

July 16, 2026, 10:11 am

‘Never forget what we did to turn this party around’

Inside the Keir Starmer's emotional Downing Street farewell to Jewish community

By Lee Harpin

July 14, 2026, 5:30 pm

The new Labour government must continue efforts to confront forces fostering hatred

Keir Starmer's last days as Prime Minister have been marked by some positive steps for British Jews - it is to be hoped this direction of travel will continue under Andy Burnham

By Adrian Cohen

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts a reception at number 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London, to thank the Jewish community
Picture by:
Suzanne Plunket PA

July 13, 2026, 2:55 pm

Starmer defends Government’s Gaza response after Burnham’s apology

EXCLUSIVE: PM tells Jewish News 'it was important for our country to steer a careful path' after Hamas atrocity

By Lee Harpin

The flag of the PFLP terrorist group is flown in central London post-7 October (Twitter?@Habibi_Uk)

July 10, 2026, 3:30 pm

Labour’s moral failure over 7 October

Even as it cites its sanctions on Israeli politicians and West Bank extremists to win back part of its base, Labour has failed to proscribe a group directly involved in 7 October

By Daniel Sugarman

Andy Burnham outside his house in Warrington, Cheshire. Picture date: Thursday June 25, 2026. Pic: PA

July 10, 2026, 12:08 pm

Enough of virtue signalling politicians

From Burnham to Platner, we are seeing politicians who prefer political expediency over any kind of deep thought

By Nicole Lampert

Andy Burnham at Ashton Town FC in Ashton-in-Makerfield, after winning the Makerfield by-election. Pic PA

July 10, 2026, 11:29 am

Why Andy Burnham started with Israel

His first major foreign policy statement wasn't really about the Middle East. It was about the coalition he needs to win power

By Leo Pearlman

July 10, 2026, 11:09 am

Board of Deputies and JLC respond to Andy Burnham’s Gaza comments

'The awful situation in Gaza cannot be understood without reference to the role of Hamas not only in launching the conflict but in perpetuating the war'

By Daniel Sugarman

June 19, 2026, 2:04 pm

Burnham promising ‘clear stance’ on Israel in aftermath of Makerfield by-election victory

Jewish News understands the Jewish Labour Movement have written to Burnham raising a number of concerns

By Lee Harpin

Andy Burnham addresses Manchester's Jewish community

June 19, 2026, 5:38 am

Andy Burnham’s steadfast relationship with the Jewish community

Mark Adlestone, Chair of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region, writes about working with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, now MP for Makerfield

By Mark Adlestone

June 5, 2026, 11:30 am

Burnham declines call to label Gaza a ‘genocide’

Greater Manchester mayor says pro-Corbyn figures such as Faiza Shaheen and Jamie Driscoll should never have been kicked out of Labour

By Lee Harpin

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaking in the aftermath of the terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. Among those behind her are Andy Burnham, Bev Craig, Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson, Mark Adlestone and Marc Levy

May 29, 2026, 10:19 am

Manchester shows how a Jewish community and local authorities can build ties

The chair of the Jewish representative council of greater Manchester and region talks about the the close connections which have been made over years of effort and dialogue

By Mark Adlestone

May 19, 2026, 2:05 pm

Starmer, Burnham, Rayner, Streeting… who do business leaders trust most?

As Britain faces political turbulence and economic uncertainty, industry experts tell Candice Krieger which Labour voices, if any, can best support the UK economy

By Candice Krieger

May 15, 2026, 9:47 am

Simons stands aside for Burnham to clear path to Westminster return

Some Jewish Labour activists angered by move

By Lee Harpin

An armed police officer at the scene of an incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. PA Photo. Photo credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

October 6, 2025, 7:35 pm

Burnham praises ‘exemplary’ police response to Heaton Park synagogue attack

Manchester mayor was interviewed for ITV1's Peston show

By Lee Harpin

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