The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But can he defeat Reform UK in Makerfield? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of…

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

The markets are apparently less enthusiastic about Andy Burnham running than Labour MPs.

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

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

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Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster

There has never been a by-election like the one looming in Makerfield. Andy Burnham may have been prevented by Labour's ruling body from standing in a by-election back in…

Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.