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Wes Streeting is backing Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election – here’s why

The Independent·Millie Cooke·17 days 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 Andy Burnham moves to take on Starmer - but Labour should be careful what they wish for Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return to Parliament by standing in the Makerfield by-election, following the resignation of MP Josh Simons from the traditionally safe Labour seat. Wes Streeting, who recently resigned from his ministerial role and is widely expected to mount a Labour leadership challenge, has publicly endorsed Burnham as Labour's 'best chance of winning' the by-election against Reform UK. Despite Streeting's public backing for Burnham, a campaign source confirmed his intention to be a candidate in any future Labour leadership contest, while Angela Rayner has also not ruled out running.…

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