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Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram appear on Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer special

Burnham becomes the first Prime Minister to take a seat on the Channel 4 show, joined by Rotheram on the Number 10 couch.

By Digital Gossip, 23 October 2026

Media

The Mirror launches Sense Check podcast with Angela Rayner as first guest

The weekly YouTube show is hosted by broadcaster and former Coronation Street actor Nicola Thorp.

By Digital Gossip, 16 October 2026

Regions

Tributes paid to Manchester councillor Pat Karney, who has died aged 78

The long-serving Labour member for Harpurhey helped lead the city centre's regeneration after the 1996 IRA bomb and created Manchester Day.

By Digital Gossip, 14 October 2026

Regions

GMCA details Andy Burnham’s meetings with Manchester City during his time as mayor

The combined authority’s statement comes after the Prime Minister said he would publish details of his dealings with the club from his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester.

By Digital Gossip, 12 October 2026

Media

Kate Forbes joins The Times and The Sunday Times as Scotland columnist

The former Deputy First Minister of Scotland will write regularly for both titles, with her first column due on 13 September.

By Digital Gossip, 4 September 2026

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Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram appear on Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer special

The Mirror launches Sense Check podcast with Angela Rayner as first guest

Tributes paid to Manchester councillor Pat Karney, who has died aged 78

GMCA details Andy Burnham’s meetings with Manchester City during his time as mayor

Kate Forbes joins The Times and The Sunday Times as Scotland columnist

What politicians can learn from marketers, according to four industry figures

Brands should not copy Andy Burnham’s TikTok formats, says Tag Agency strategist

The Great North urges Burnham to put devolution at the centre of government

Northern MPs dominate Andy Burnham’s first cabinet as DSIT is merged into Business

Burnham’s arrival in Number 10 raises Northern hopes of a shift in power and investment

Northern agencies and creative bodies set out hopes for Prime Minister Andy Burnham

VML’s Ryan McManus says Count Binface shows brands the power of absurdity