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

A new probe suggested Mr Burnham accepted City-funded freebies worth almost £1,200Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits.Andy Burnham has been accused of covering up links to Manchester City as new freebies have emerged.A new probe has revealed a deleted register of interests, suggesting that while Mr Burnham was Mayor of Greater Manchester, he twice joined City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in a luxury hospitality suite at the Etihad Stadium.