Former Minister Resigns Seat for Andy Burnham

Labour MP Josh Simons resigned his parliamentary seat to allow Andy Burnham to enter Parliament and contest the party leadership. Burnham, the Manchester mayor, will now be able to run for the Labour leader position from within the House of Commons.

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