Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham was first elected Mayor of Greater Manchester in May 2017. He was then re-elected for a second term in May 2021 and a third in May 2024.

The Mayor is Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s chair and eleventh member. He is also the lead for Policy & Reform and Transport. The Mayor is also supported by Deputy Mayor, Kate Green who leads on Safer and Stronger Communities.

Prior to being Mayor, Andy was MP for Leigh from 2001. In Government, Andy held Ministerial positions at the Home Office, Department of Health and the Treasury. In 2008 he became Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, before returning to Health as Secretary of State in 2009.

In opposition, Andy served as Shadow Education Secretary, Shadow Health Secretary and Shadow Home Secretary.

Andy lives in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with his wife and three children. He is a keen supporter of Everton FC.