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Andy Burnham ‘planning Westminster return’ – here’s what it could mean for Starmer

The Independent·David Lynch·about 1 month ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle 'There is no place in Manchester for hate': Andy Burnham releases video message ahead of far-right rally Andy Burnham , the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester , is reportedly planning a return to Westminster with intentions to challenge Sir Keir Starmer 's leadership. He has reportedly identified several constituencies where incumbent MPs are prepared to resign, triggering by-elections to facilitate his re-entry into Parliament within weeks. His supporters are said to hope Sir Keir will step aside following anticipated poor results for Labour in the May 7 elections, rather than facing a formal leadership challenge. Burnham was previously blocked by Labour's National Executive Committee from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, reportedly due to concerns over the cost of a new mayoral election and the potential for the Reform party to win the mayoralty.…

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