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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Andy Burnham approved to stand in by-election – opening path to challenge Starmer for leadership

Andy Burnham has been given the green light to stand in a by-election that could see him return to Westminster to challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been cleared by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC), allowing him to be included in the party’s candidate selection process for the forthcoming Makerfield by-election.

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