Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election

Sky News Friday 15th May 2026, 9:51PM 1 min read 1 day ago

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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