The party's ruling National Executive Committee voted to allow him to stand in Makersfield, months after blocking a previous attempt to return to Westminster to launch a leadership bid.

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The party's ruling National Executive Committee voted to allow him to stand in Makersfield, months after blocking a previous attempt to return to Westminster to launch a…

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Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year

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Party’s governing body allows Greater Manchester mayor to run for selection as candidate in Makerfield

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee yesterday waved through permission for the Mayor of Greater Manchester to stand for the Makerfield seat after an ally stood down.

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK

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