As Andy Burnham, who is still mayor of Greater Manchester in his spare time, campaigns to win the Makerfield by-election in fewer than four weeks, he knows how much is at stake. It is not simply an opportunity to return to the ‘London-centric’ House of Commons he left nine years ago in order ‘to make

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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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, with a thinly veiled pitch for the keys to Downing Street

Andy Burnham took a gamble with the constituents of Makerfield when he told them that a vote for him would be a "vote to change Labour".

Resident spoke to The Mirror as Andy Burnham officially launched his by-election campaign outside Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, declaring: 'Hope is in the air'

The discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

Former party leaders and councillors warned the contest must be approached with 'trepidation' - as Andy Burnham's appointment could offer a 'unique opportunity'.

As Andy Burnham, who is still mayor of Greater Manchester in his spare time, campaigns to win the Makerfield by-election in fewer than four weeks, he knows how much is at stake.…