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NEC Gives Andy Burnham Permission to Stand in Makerfield Byelection
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- Labour's NEC has approved Andy Burnham to stand in the Makerfield byelection, potentially challenging Keir Starmer for leadership.
- Burnham's candidacy faces challenges from Reform UK and the Greens, despite some internal Labour support.
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Labour's NEC has approved Andy Burnham to stand in the Makerfield byelection, potentially challenging Keir Starmer for leadership. Burnham's candidacy faces challenges from Reform UK and the Greens, despite some internal Labour support.
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