General · 14 May 2026
Burnham confirms run for Parliament as Simons resigns
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirmed on Thursday afternoon that he will try to return to Parliament, saying “much bigger change” was needed at a national level. His confirmation came hours after Makerfield MP Josh Simons announced he would resign his seat to allow Burnham to contest the resulting by-election. Burnham would still need approval from Labour’s National Executive Committee, which blocked his attempt to stand in Gorton and Denton earlier this year.
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