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41 days ago
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election ⊕
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to the win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say ⊕
Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection
Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party co…
Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest ⊕
Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win the byelection in Makerfield after Josh Simons agreed to step …
Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament ⊕⊕
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If he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater Manchester
Labour’s national executive committee has approved Andy Burnham’s request to stand in the c…
Andy Burnham given permission to stand in by-election as Keir Starmer caves into MPs' demands not to block 'King of the North' for a second time ⊕⊕
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After hours of silence from NEC members, the Labour Party surprised Westminster by confirming that Mr Burnham had been granted permission without a vote.
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win? ⊕
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.
Streeting backs Burnham’s by-election run ⊕
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Labour set to approve Greater Manchester mayor standing in Makerfield
POLL OF THE DAY: Will Andy Burnham win the Makerfield by-election? ⊕⊕
Andy Burnham has been offered a path back to Parliament after a Labour MP stood down, triggering a by-election which the Mayor of Greater Manchester hopes to contest.
Streeting backs Burnham for return to Westminster, saying he is ‘best chance of winning’ byelection – UK politics live ⊕
The Greater Manchester mayor is hoping to return to parliament after a Labour MP stepped down, triggering a by-election
Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, has backed Andy Burnham’s efforts to return…