Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has been permitted to stand as Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Health Secretary Wes Streeting publicly supported Burnham's candidacy for the seat.

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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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