Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that he would campaign alongside Andy Burnham in the crucial by-election

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June

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

The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge

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Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that he would campaign alongside Andy Burnham in the crucial by-election

Andy Bunrham takes the next step in his attempt to get back to the House of Commons as he launches his campaign for the Makerfield by-election today

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Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election

‘This is a change byelection,’ says Labour mayor as he launches bid for Makerfield seat and lays out policy views