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.

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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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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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