After the prime minister recently intervened to defend Manchester City’s beleaguered ownership, many began to ask: just how deep are the ties between Andy Burnham and the UAE? With North of England editor Josh Halliday . Send your comments and questions to tif.
Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/26/abu-dhabi-andy-burnham-manchester-podcast)