Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour candidate for the Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election. This election was prompted by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who stepped down to enable Burnham's candidacy. Burnham has urged the Labour Party to recognize its shortcomings and improve.
- ▪Andy Burnham is the Greater Manchester mayor.
- ▪The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
- ▪Burnham has called for the Labour Party to acknowledge its failures.
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCThe Labour Party has officially confirmed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election.The poll was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who stepped down to allow Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat - paving the way for a potential leadership challenge.The former Labour minister has called on Labour to acknowledge that "the party has not been good enough".This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.
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