Andy Burnham ‘will drop call to reverse Brexit’ ahead of Makerfield by-election

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been approved to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election. He is expected to abandon his previous call to reverse Brexit, instead advocating for close ties with the European Union. This strategic shift could pave his way back to Westminster and potentially position him for a future Labour leadership contest. The by-election was initiated by Josh Simons' resignation from the Makerfield seat specifically to allow Burnham to stand. A recent YouGov poll reveals voters are divided on whether Burnham appears to be a Prime Minister in waiting. In fullBurnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters divided on PM prospectsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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