Burnham says politics ‘needs new script’ and vows to change Labour if elected as Makerfield MP – UK politics live
Andy Burnham is set to launch his campaign as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection. The Green Party has reopened its candidate selection process after Chris Kennedy withdrew shortly after being announced. The byelection is scheduled for June 18, and Burnham is expected to challenge for the Labour leadership if elected.
- ▪Andy Burnham will officially launch his byelection campaign this morning.
- ▪Chris Kennedy, the Green candidate, withdrew from the race less than 12 hours after his announcement.
- ▪The byelection is scheduled for June 18, and Burnham is expected to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if elected.
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04.29 EDTAndy Burnham to launch Makerfield byelection campaign as Green candidate quitsGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham is set to officially launch his campaign as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection this morning, as he seeks a return to parliament after nine years.Also this morning, the Greens have re-opened its candidate selection process for the byelection after Chris Kennedy pulled out less than 12 hours after being announced as the party’s candidate.We should be hearing from Burnham from about 10.45am for the official launch, although he has already been pictured out and about canvassing in the Greater Manchester constituency this week.Andy Burnham out canvassing ahead of the byelection Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesHe…
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