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Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Andy Burnham has been cleared by Labour's NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential return to Westminster and a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The seat became vacant after MP Josh Simons resigned to facilitate Burnham's candidacy.
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Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
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