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bbc.co.ukpolitics52 days ago
Housing Secretary Backs Andy Burnham Bid for Makerfield By-Election
The Housing Secretary has expressed support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's plan to stand as a candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The minister told GB News that by-elections should be held as quickly as possible so local residents are not left without representa…
The Bbcpolitics53 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Seeks Return to Parliament for Labour Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is attempting to re-enter Parliament via a by-election so he can stand for Labour Party leader. He previously ran for the leadership twice more than 10 years ago and would need approval from the party's national executive committee to pr…
bbc.co.ukpolitics60 days ago
Andy Burnham Withdraws from Festival of Childhood Keynote Speech
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham withdrew at the last moment from a keynote speech at the second annual Festival of Childhood in Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Organisers announced the change this evening ahead of the Friday morning event. The move comes amid repo…