Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster โwithin weeksโ, allies say
1 May 2026 at 17:00
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bid
Andy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster โwithin weeksโ, his allies have said, with the Greater Manchester mayor expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government.
Burnham, who was blocked by Labourโs ruling body from running in Februaryโs Gorton and Denton byelection, has identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside for his leadership bid.
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ยฉ Photograph: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA

ยฉ Photograph: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA