Another leadership hopeful is expected on the campaign trail

Energy secretary has seconded his special advisor to the by-election campaign

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.

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

The Prime Minister said he wanted the ‘whole Labour movement’ to be involved in the vital by-election

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A debate is already underway as to how far Andy Burnham should depart from the government's current agenda

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

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

Another leadership hopeful is expected on the campaign trail