Key Starmer ally and Work and Pensions secretary Pat McFadden has said he will campaign for a Labour victory in the Makerfield by-election - but warned that there was a "political risk" in the Greater Manchester Mayor triggering two "unneccessary" elections.If Burnham is chosen to stand, it will mean Labour will have to win both the constituency and a new mayoral election.He told LBC last night: "Whoever is the candidate, whether it's Andy or another person, I'm a Labour man. I've been a Labour man all my life. I will be…

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on naming Michael Carrick as permanent manager and eying up big transfers to replace Casemiro in midfield08:00, 15 May 2026View 6 ImagesMichael Carrick wants to welcome new signings at Manchester United(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)Having sealed their return to the Champions League, Manchester United are moving closer to confirming Michael Carrick as their next permanent boss.The 44 year old has surpassed the expectations of many since taking over for the remainder of…

Philip Foster, a former Brookside star, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison in his absence after being identified as the leader of a £13.5million modelling fraud that deceived more than 6,000 victims07:24, 15 May 2026Updated 07:26, 15 May 2026View 3 ImagesFormer Brookside actor Philip Foster was uncovered as a fraudster by the ECHO years before his criminal conviction this yearFormer Brookside actor Philip Foster, who constructed a fraudulent multi-million pound empire while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in…

Rory McIlroy has seen his net worth jump £65m to an eye-watering £325m, making him the seventh richest UK sportsperson according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List07:30, 15 May 2026View 2 ImagesRory McIlroy has added £65million to his already jaw-dropping wealth(Image: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Rory McIlroy has added another £65million to his already jaw-dropping wealth, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.The golfing superstar has leapt from a net worth of £260m to a mind-boggling £325m, landing at seventh spot…