Andy Burnham starts race 20 points ahead of where Labour would usually be but Makerfield is 'tailor-made' for Reform to do well, say pollsters ⊕⊕
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The Greater Manchester Mayor became Labour's official candidate as it emerged that he enjoys a considerable advantage over his party.
Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection ⊕
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Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come
Andy Burnham will face Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in next month’s crucial Makerfield byelec…
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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection ⊖
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June
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Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the M…
The King of the North v the white van man: Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield candidate and will face Reform's local plumber ⊕
Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, topped a shortlist of one in a vote that bypassed the local Labour party. He will face Reform's Robert Kenyon, a local plumber and army reservist.
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield ⊕
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The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
Andy Burnham blames THATCHER for Britain's woes as he releases 'vibes' by-election video... but drops vows to rejoin EU, loosen fiscal rules and bring in PR voting system ⊖
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Nearly 36 years after she left No10, the Manchester Mayor said Thatcher was responsible for 'a lot' of the issues confronting the country.
Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live ⊕⊕
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory
Good morning. A week ago, at cabinet, Keir Starmer delivered a “put up or sh…
How can Starmer’s cabinet look each other in the eye? ⊕
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Andy Burnham makes his opening pitch to the voters of Makerfield but is he already in campaign mode for PM, as well as MP? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss his launch video. Back in London, there’…
After the painful ruse of Starmerism, the left should be cautious about Andy Burnham | Owen Jones ⊕
With the Greens now a viable alternative, a Labour leader will not win power again without the progressive vote. But they will need to earn it
Labour’s failures have made a rightwing authoritarian gov…
QUENTIN LETTS: Waggling his Captain Scarlet eyebrows, Burnham twirled like dear John Curry. When he landed back on the ice, he was facing the other way ⊕
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Some will say Andy Burnham did a U-turn on Brexit. The motoring cliche does not do it justice. This volte-face was so breezy it was worthy of the Winter Olympics.