Politics
Andy Burnham to publish details of his Manchester City dealings as mayor
October 11, 2026 at 08:30 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 13 hours
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his meetings with Manchester City's owners during his time as Greater Manchester mayor.
- Burnham said he would release everything from his mayoral role, stating he held only one significant meeting with City figures, in 2021.
- An independent commission found City guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018, including "sham" commercial deals worth over £830m.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanded the prime minister publish all details of meetings between ministers and senior figures at the club.
- City has appealed against the verdict and denies wrongdoing; sanctions have not yet been announced.


