Labour Includes Burnham in Makerfield By-Election Candidate Selection

Labour Party officers have approved Andy Burnham to be included in the candidate selection process for the Makerfield by-election. This decision allows the Greater Manchester mayor to compete for nomination alongside other candidates for the vacant parliamentary seat.

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