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The BbcFive Arrested in Tameside Local Election Fraud Probe
Police in Greater Manchester arrested five people on suspicion of fraud offences tied to how candidates were nominated for the St Peter's ward election on May 7. The investigation focuses on whether nomination procedures followed electoral law.
The IndependentAndy Burnham to Stand for Parliament in Makerfield By-Election
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has announced his intention to run in the upcoming by-election for the Makerfield seat after a local MP agreed to step down. The constituency was held by Labour with a narrow majority in the 2024 general election, but recent local election results…
The BbcGreater 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 NewsGreater Manchester Mayor Pulls Out of BBC Radio Phone-in
The mayor of Greater Manchester withdrew from his regular weekly BBC Radio Manchester phone-in slot. A spokesman cited the need to focus on discussions following last week's local elections. Two local MPs denied reports they would step aside to create a path for the mayor to retu…