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Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer

Makerfield. An ally of Sir Keir said: "Keir is focused on bringing the party together so it can tackle the issues facing working families." The by-election date

Makerfield by-election candidates announced

Makerfield. The by-election was triggered when Labour MP Josh Simons announced he would step down to allow his party colleague Andy Burnham the chance to seek a way back into the House of Commons

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains

by-election race in Makerfield. It will probably be a strange contest. One former party strategist suggested the only viable campaign strategy for Burnham was to stand as the vehicle to remove Sir Keir from