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Andy Burnham sets his eyes on Westminster return

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has announced he is seeking a return to Parliament – but does have bigger ambitions?

He’s sought permission from Labour’s National Executive Committee to enter the selection process to run as a candidate for the Labour Party in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.

If approved, it sets Mr Burnham up for a potential return to Westminster and with it a possible challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.

Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/andy-burnham-opens-door-to-commons-return-and-will-seek-to-stand-in-by-election-13498291

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