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The fact that Andy Burnham seems so keen on becoming PM is all the reason you need to hope to see him fail. #andyburnham

KillBait UK 🇬🇧1h ago

Andy Burnham to seek Labour candidacy in Makerfield by-election

📰 Original title: Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election

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#politics #andyburnham #labourparty #makerfieldbyelection

Andy Burnham to seek Labour candidacy in Makerfield by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has received approval from Labour's National Executive Committee to seek selection as the party's candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Burnham had previously been blocked from standing earlier this year. If successful in the by-election, which is likely to take place on 18 June, Burnham would return to Parliament and could potentially mount a challenge to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. The Makerfield constituency became vacant following the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who stepped down to make way for Burnham. Although traditionally a safe Labour seat, recent political shifts have seen Reform UK gain traction in the area, making the contest potentially challenging. Burnham emphasised his commitment to bringing the reforms he has implemented in Greater Manchester to a national level, stating he would not take any vote for granted. Leadership speculation continues within the Labour Party, with figures such as Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner considered potential contenders. The party cannot formally trigger a leadership contest until an MP with the support of 81 colleagues challenges the current leader. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party and Reform UK have indicated they will actively contest the by-election, and the Green Party hopes to capitalise on recent local successes. The political atmosphere remains tense following Labour's recent disappointing election results and calls for Sir Keir to step down.

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The Guardian Feeds 2h ago

From Team Reeves to Manchesterism: Labour’s four economic camps explained
By Heather Stewart Economics editor

Wes Streeting or Andy Burnham could launch a leadership bid – here are policies from which they could choose

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/15/rachel-reeves-manchesterism-labour-economics-wes-streeting-andy-burnham

#Economicpolicy #Politics #Economics #Business #UKnews #RachelReeves #AndyBurnham #WesStreeting #Labour #HeatherStewartEconomicseditor

From Team Reeves to Manchesterism: Labour’s four economic camps explained

Wes Streeting or Andy Burnham could launch a leadership bid – here are policies from which they could choose

The Guardian

The Guardian Feeds 2h ago

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid
By Graeme Wearden

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/15/pound-sterling-andy-burnham-labour-bid-uk-borrowing-bond-yield-oil-price-inflation

#Sterling #Bonds #Business #Economics #Gilts #UKnews #Governmentborrowing #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #Labour #Politics #Currencies #GraemeWearden

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries

The Guardian

Yonhap Infomax News 2h ago

Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor known for expansionary fiscal policies, receives Labour Party approval to run in Makerfield by-election, positioning himself to challenge PM Starmer with 43% odds of becoming next prime minister as UK gilts sell off sharply on market concerns over his fiscal stance.
#YonhapInfomax #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #MakerfieldByElection #ExpansionaryFiscalPolicy #UKGilts #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=120892

'Expansionary Fiscal' Burnham Clears Path to UK Makerfield By-Election - Labour Approval

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Darren Fower 2h ago

I 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 to put it simply, if #AndyBurnham did stand in #Makerfield, did win ..... it'd go against the grain, and perhaps be viewed as the 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 achievement for decades?

Lady Wicket💗3h ago

“It was something about Cohen. Maybe it was what they called charisma. It overpowered even his normal smell of a goat that had just eaten curried asparagus.”
Terry Pratchett; Interesting Times
#Discworld #AndyBurnham #MakerfieldByElection #PMmaterial

World news | The Guardian 4h ago

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/15/how-team-burnham-finally-cleared-the-first-of-many-hurdles-on-route-to-westminster #AndyBurnham #LabourPartyLeadership #GreaterManchester #NorthOfEngland #Labour #Politics #UkNews

How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster

At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitions

The Guardian

KB 4h ago

"If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it?"

I hereby invoke @ianbetteridge's law of headlines... 🙂

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/15/labour-wes-streeting-angela-rayner-andy-burnham-leader

#Labour #Starmer #WesStreeting #AngelaRayner #AndyBurnham

If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it? Streeting, Rayner, Burnham – you need to tell us why

The party needs a leader who clearly understands the difficulties facing ordinary people. I am yet to see anyone obviously equal to that challenge, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian

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