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Research source NAB02

Statements from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on the future of Greater Manchester Police

Author / issuing institution

Andy Burnham and Beverley Hughes

Publisher

GMCA

Original publication date

2020-12-18

Type

official_statement

Date accessed

2026-10-17

Language

en

Factual summary

Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership.

Reliability, relevance and limitations

Direct record of acknowledgement and announced action. It does not by itself establish adequate prior oversight or completed reform.

Passage reference

Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

Archival reference

Not available

Original publication

https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/statements-from-the-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-on-the-future-of-greater-manchester-police/

Linked profiles and claims

• Andy Burnham

  Process · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

  Crisis · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership

  Humility · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership