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Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament
Labour’s ruling body said Burnham can enter the selection process after Josh Simons announced he is stepping down, reopening his path to Parliament.
- Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will be included in Labour's candidate selection process for the Makerfield by-election after the National Executive Committee gave permission yesterday, following current Labour MP Josh Simons' decision to step down.
- The approval reverses the NEC's February rejection when Burnham was blocked from competing in the Gorton and Denton by-election after Andrew Gwynne stepped down, less than three months earlier.
- A Labour Party spokesperson confirmed the NEC 'has today given permission to Andy Burnham to stand in the candidate selection process in the forthcoming by-election for the Makerfield constituency.'
- With NEC authorization secured, Burnham can now formally compete alongside other candidates for the Labour nomination in the Makerfield seat.
- The candidate selection process offers Burnham a second opportunity to pursue a Westminster seat after his Greater Manchester mayoral tenure, following the party's earlier rejection.
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