Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is set to return to Parliament after Makerfield MP Josh Simons agreed to step aside. Burnham's path to leadership has been fraught with failed attempts and rejections from MPs.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to parliament, as Reform UK also mounts a strong challenge.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to parliament amid a strong Reform UK presence.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to Parliament amidst a strong Reform UK presence.
Andy Burnham is planning a return to Westminster within weeks, with allies saying the Greater Manchester mayor has identified seats where MPs will step aside for his leadership bid. Burnham, blocked from running in February's Gorton and Denton byelection, is preparing a programme including proportional representation and a 10-year growth plan. Supporters claim he now has more than the 80 MPs needed to challenge Keir Starmer, hoping to avoid a formal contest by convincing the PM to stand down after May elections.
