Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say
Key takeaways
- Andy Burnham’s route back to parliament was opened up on Thursday by an ally’s resignation to trigger a byelection.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said.
- The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat.
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Andy Burnham’s route back to parliament was opened up on Thursday by an ally’s resignation to trigger a byelection. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham’s route back to parliament was opened up on Thursday by an ally’s resignation to trigger a byelection. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters Andy Burnham Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said.
The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat.