Andy Burham has slammed 'frankly disgraceful' claims made about his wife in a lengthy and detailed 'personal' statement issued regarding Clean Air Zone plans.
02.02.2022 - 22:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Andy Burnham has been accused of 'ignoring' the public as he defended a full council tax increase for police which fewer than one in four people supported.
Protesters interrupted the mayor at a police, fire and crime panel meeting on Monday (January 31) where the £10 hike for Band D properties was approved.
They criticised the mayor for overlooking the results of a consultation in which only 23 pc of those who responded supported the police precept increase.
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The protesters also spoke about 'institutional racism' in the force, citing a number of recent deaths during police pursuits - eight in nine months - which they said 'disproportionately' involved young men from minority backgrounds.
One protester told members of the panel: "You don't understand what it's like to be in a community that continues to be harmed by a racist police force."
The comments came after some members of the public were prevented from gaining access to the meeting at Manchester Central Convention Complex because they arrived late, even though some tardy councillors were allowed in.
Protesters were told only 15 seats were available for members of the public and those who were allowed to enter the meeting were told they could only observe and could not display the signs which they had brought with them.
Elizabeth Cameron, who chairs Greater Manchester's Race Equality Panel which was set up by the mayor, described this decision as 'disgraceful'.
The meeting was temporarily suspended as the outbursts from the public gallery continued and some members of the public were asked to leave.
Kerry Pimblott, who attended the meeting on behalf of the Northern Police
Andy Burham has slammed 'frankly disgraceful' claims made about his wife in a lengthy and detailed 'personal' statement issued regarding Clean Air Zone plans.
The towns in Greater Manchester have always held a fierce pride in their own sense of identity and community.
Andy Burnham faced a furious crowd as he was asked about the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone at a Mayor's Question Time event this week.
Greater Manchester residents will face a 7.1 pc increase in part of their council tax bill from April as leaders approve spending plans for the next financial year.
Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy, likening it to a feudal system in which the north has to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster 'who determine what happens in our own lives and our community'.
Johnny Marr says that The Smiths “never fell out over politics,” but that they “probably would now.”Marr and songwriting partner Morrissey have had a number of high-profile beefs in the press since the band split up in the late 1980s, with Morrissey most recently asking Marr to stop mentioning him when giving interviews.In a new interview with The Guardian, Marr was posed questions by fans and celebrities about The Smiths, his solo work and beyond.In the interview, Marr was asked by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham: “Did the Smiths ever fall out over football or politics?”Marr replied: “We never discussed football so that’s that. And we never fell out over politics, but we probably would now.”A subsequent question from a fan then said: “Morrissey’s recent political views have cast a shadow over the Smiths for me – reaching back into the past and tainting something that was very important to me. I’m so disappointed in him.
The killings of 16-year-old Kennie Carter, 17-year-old Alan Szelugowski, and 20-year-old Dylan Keelan, over the last three consecutive weekends has shocked the Greater Manchester community.
The introduction of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is being delayed, the government has announced.
The introduction of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is being delayed until July, the government has announced.
The Clean Air Zone for Greater Manchester has been delayed until July after facing heavy criticism, and we want to hear your thoughts on the developing situation.
Boris Johnson says he wants to see plans for Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone put on hold to avoid 'stuffing up businesses'.
Nearly 150 taxis across Manchester and Salford staged a two-pronged protest against the introduction of Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges today (Febuary 3).
Household energy bills are set to rocket this year with the energy price cap set to rise by 54% in April.
The mayor of Greater Manchester has vowed that Clean Air Zone charging will come to an end as soon as air quality reaches the required level.
Greater Manchester's Mayor is urging the government to 'take the politics out' of the Clean Air Zone and finally get the issue resolved.
Boris Johnson today said that Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone plan is 'completely unworkable'.
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has blasted the government's plan to 'level up' the country, saying it "does nothing" to address the issues faced by northern towns and cities.
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Andy Burnham has clashed with MPs over the government's rail investment plans for the North, accusing the Tories of suggesting "Manchester should be grateful for what we are given".
In Greater Manchester, plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone where the most polluting vehicles will be charged up to £60 a day have sparked a massive backlash.