Politics · 16 May 2026

Labour NEC approves Burnham byelection bid

Labour's National Executive Committee has approved Andy Burnham to stand in the candidate selection process for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, the party confirmed on Friday. The decision reverses the NEC's 8-1 vote in January that had blocked Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is widely expected to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he wins the seat.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 May 2026 at 14:59

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