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reasons. It was understood on Thursday that Kennedy, a registered nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, wanted to focus on the caring responsibilities of his family. The by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency
Josh Simons, announced on Thursday afternoon that he was giving up his seat and wanted Burnham to take it. It remains to be seen if Downing Street will let Burnham stand, and if it does
Josh Simons announced he was willing to resign to give Burnham his chance. The following day, Labour’s NEC [gave permission](/news/2026/5/15/pressure-mounts-on-embattled-uk-pm-keir-starmer-as-rivals-circle) for Burnham to stand for the seat, in another sign that Starmer
resigns, dies or (this being Britain) becomes so enmeshed in tabloid scandal that they are flung out of office by angry voters. There are usually a handful each year, and they tend
resigned from the cabinet in protest against Starmer’s leadership](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/wes-streeting-quits-cabinet-and-calls-on-starmer-to-resign), said on Saturday: “In 2026, the British people increasingly see that in a dangerous world we must club together, both to rebuild
resign or to set out a timetable for his departure. West told the BBC: "I will hear what the prime minister's got to say tomorrow and, then if I'm still dissatisfied, I will