Andy Burnham plans to return to Westminster within weeks, allies say
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
According to allies, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has a plan to secure a Westminster seat within weeks, with MPs reportedly willing to step aside. The strategy would enable him to launch a leadership bid amid mounting pressure on Keir Starmer.
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