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Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
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- Kate Whannel Political reporter EPA/ Shutterstock Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been cleared to seek selection as Labour's candidate in a by-election which could pave the way for him to return to Westminster.
- The mayor has been given the go-ahead by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, which blocked his previous attempt to stand in a by-election in January.
- If he is selected as the candidate in Makerfield, in the North West of England, and goes on to win, Burnham is widely expected to try to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.
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Kate Whannel Political reporter EPA/ Shutterstock Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been cleared to seek selection as Labour's candidate in a by-election which could pave the way for him to return to Westminster.
The mayor has been given the go-ahead by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, which blocked his previous attempt to stand in a by-election in January.
If he is selected as the candidate in Makerfield, in the North West of England, and goes on to win, Burnham is widely expected to try to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.
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