Greater Manchester from Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

The resignation that could change Greater Manchester forever

February 8, 2025: A Saturday night that changed Tameside politics forever, and one that could still reshape the future of Greater Manchester for years.
Andrew Gwynne resigns as an MP

Andrew Gwynne has stepped down as Gorton and Denton’s MP, nearly a year after he was named in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal.
Andy Burnham says he was in the dark over reports of Andrew Gwynne deal

Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.
Andrew Gwynne reportedly set to step down as Gorton and Denton MP amid renewed Burnham speculation

Andrew Gwynne is reportedly set to resign as the MP for Gorton and Denton nearly a year after the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal broke.