Andy Burnham clears Labour committee hurdle as possible date for crucial byelection emerges

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham outside his house in Warrington, Cheshire, on Friday. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Fri May 15 2026 - 19:20 • 3 MIN READUK prime minister Keir Starmer’s fate could become clearer after June 18th when the byelection targeted by his leadership rival Andy Burnham is expected to take place.Burnham got approval on Friday from the Labour Party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) to put his name forward to contest the vote in Makerfield, just south of Wigan.

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Andy Burnham clears Labour committee hurdle as possible date for crucial byelection emerges

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