People take photographs of a betting company's odds on contenders to be the next leader of Britain's Labour party, with Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner's names all listed, on Whitehall in central London on May 12, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Andy Burnham has confirmed that he will try to run for parliament after Labour MP Josh Simons says he'll resign to make way for him.

People take photographs of a betting company's odds on contenders to be the next leader of Britain's Labour party, with Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner's names all…

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced he will be requesting the permission of Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons…

The race to challenge Keir Starmer to be the next Prime Minister has blown open after Wes Streeting quit and Andy Burnham unveiled a plan to return as an MP with another Labour MP…

Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

The Greater Manchester mayor is hoping to return to parliament after a Labour MP stepped down, triggering a byelection

LONDON, May 15 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the...

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

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The question of rejoining the European Union has been brought to the fore in the battle for the Labour leadership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from Andy Burnham…

Both men have indicated they would want to be in any contest for the Labour leadership