Andy Burnham
Independent
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Makerfield
MP Since
18 June 2026 (1 month)
Status
active
Constituency: Makerfield
Andy Burnham represents Makerfield in the House of Commons, sitting as a Independent MP. They have served as the constituency's MP for 1 month.
Pay & Expenses
£98,599
basic salary / year
This is the basic MP salary, set by IPSA and paid to all 650 MPs regardless of role.
Declared Donations (5)
£30,000
total declared, since 2024 general election
Source: Electoral Commission official register, donations since the 2024 general election (4 July 2024) only. Donations are legally required to be declared if above the statutory threshold — this is not a complete record of all support an MP may receive.
Shalina Arora
Individual · 1 Jun 2026
£10,000
UNISON
Trade Union · 24 Apr 2026
£5,000
CWU
Trade Union · 10 Apr 2026
£5,000
FBU
Trade Union · 24 Mar 2026
£5,000
FBU
Trade Union · 24 Mar 2026
£5,000
Voting Record
Source: official Commons Votes API, all divisions since the 2024 general election.
No recorded votes found for Andy Burnham. This may be because they were absent, paired, or recently elected.
Recent Coverage (20)
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'Bev Craig's victory shows Andy Burnham's Makerfield gamble paid out in full'
Just 11 weeks ago – pundits were claiming Andy Burnham couldn’t possibly win Makerfield, and that leaving his job in Greater Manchester woul…
Mirror News·1 Aug· View coverage →
‘The lead singer is unavailable’: Is Nigel Farage spending his summer in hiding?
The Reform UK leader is keeping a low profile and his approval ratings have sunk since Burnham took office. What’s the outlook for the Clact…
Guardian Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Inside 'Burnham bounce' sending Labour past Reform – but they'll need 'more than good vibes'
The 'Burnham bounce' comes at a time when things are also looking up for the Tories, who seem to be winning back some of the voters who fled…
Mirror News·1 Aug· View coverage →
Nigel Farage exposes huge flaw in Labour plan - 'opposite' of what Andy Burnham wants
The Reform UK leader says it would not be good for his former constituency in Essex.
Express Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Sir John Curtice: The "Burnham bounce" is real but it's not massive
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform
BBC News·1 Aug· View coverage →
If Andy Burnham ignores this wake up call Britain will face same migrant crisis as Spain
Katie Lam, Shadow Home Office Minister, says that Labour has opened the door for a surge in migrants.
Express Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Local media needs support if devolution push is to succeed, publishers say
Shift from Westminster risks weakening scrutiny as regional titles battle hostility, big tech and ‘news deserts’
Greater support for local m…
Guardian Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges
The start of Mr Burnham’s premiership has seen a succession of announcements likely to require additional spending.
Evening Standard·1 Aug· View coverage →
‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’
Number 10 North is a flagship policy of Andy Burnham’s as he pledges to ‘rewire’ the UK. But will it change the fortunes of people who long …
The Independent·1 Aug· View coverage →
Andy Burnham told to set out immigration plan IMMEDIATELY as PM reacts to ‘concerning’ Ceuta migrant invasion
Andy Burnham has been told to set out his immigration plans after tens of thousands of African migrants stormed Spain in what he described a…
GB News·1 Aug· View coverage →
Ceuta latest: UK ministers under pressure to strengthen borders after 60,000 migrants flood into Spanish enclave
Andy Burnham says situation ‘cause for concern’ as Spain sends troops to deal with crisis
Evening Standard·1 Aug· View coverage →
No apologies, no freebies: the man who makes Andy Burnham’s jackets on how to weather a storm
Private White VC’s James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brand
It has not yet been two weeks s…
The Guardian·1 Aug· View coverage →
In under a fortnight Burnham has shown something crucial, 'normalism'
World events, a flatlining economy and a political system beyond repair may well beat Andy Burnham, but at least he's not like the charisma-…
Mirror News·1 Aug· View coverage →
Spain's socialist leader refuses to take responsibility for African migrant 'invasion' of Ceuta
Spain's socialist leader has refused to take responsibility for the African migrant "invasion" of Ceuta.
Instead, Prime Minister Pedro Sánc…
GB News·1 Aug· View coverage →
Andy Burnham's replacement for Manchester mayor celebrates win
Andy Burnham's "protégé" won out, beating Reform UK's candidate in the second round.
Express Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Andy Burnham set to make huge decision on if rapists can have early prison release
The new Prime Minister has paused Labour's early release scheme and pledged to 'get it right for victims' following backlash.
Express Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Voices: ‘We are keeping people alive longer, not living longer’: Readers on the true cost of caring for a loved one
As Andy Burnham vows to overhaul social care, our readers shared the raw reality of caring for a loved one, from the exhausting grind of pro…
The Independent·1 Aug· View coverage →
This was our first major glimpse of Andy Burnham the PM – Kemi will be champing at the bit
ANALYSIS - MARTYN BROWN: Andy Burnham gave his first major speech since becoming Prime Minister
Express Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM
Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheet
MPs and mayors close to And…
Guardian Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →
Like Burnham, I was an altar boy. His Catholic upbringing is shaping the way he governs |Julian Coman
With a prime minister raised in a tradition that emphasises our mutual dependency, we may finally have a leader who can address the anomie g…
Guardian Politics·1 Aug· View coverage →