Andy Burnham accused of cover-up over links to scandal-hit Man City as new freebies come to light

The investigation has suggested Mr Burnham accepted City-funded freebies worth almost £1,200, reports The Sun. Details of the freebies were logged in a register he signed on December 7 2020; however, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority removed the register from its website. In August 2017, Mr Burnham dined with Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese and Mr Al Mubarak in a match against Everton. He declared this on his register of interests, valued at £338, and reported it as being provided by “Manchester City Football Club”. In April 2018, Mr Burnham met with the chairman and was wined and…