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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country

BBC Politics · Jun 22, 2026, 1:54 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

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