General · 6 May 2026
Andy Burnham offered path back to Parliament
Labour's future leadership could see a significant shift, as a plan is underway to bring Andy Burnham back to Westminster. Ministers are discussing a 'Trojan Horse' strategy, which involves a north west Labour MP stepping aside as soon as next week. This would create a route for the Great Manchester mayor to return, with him publicly pledging loyalty to Keir Starmer.
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