Tag: Andy Burnham
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Andy Burnham faces deadline on Gorton and Denton by-election decision
Overview Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has a tight deadline to decide whether to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. The clock ticks down to 17:00 GMT on Saturday, after which the party would move forward with its own timetable for selecting a candidate. The decision is one of the most consequential questions…
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Burnham Faces Deadline on Gorton and Denton By-Election Decision
Key Deadline for a Gorton and Denton Bid Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has a tight timetable to decide whether to stand in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. The deadline, set for 17:00 GMT on Saturday, puts Burnham at a pivotal crossroads as Labour faces the potential changes to its parliamentary representation and, some…
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Andy Burnham Faces Deadline on Gorton and Denton By-Election Decision
Overview: A pivotal decision for a Manchester powerhouse Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has a ticking clock as he weighs a bid to enter Parliament in the Gorton and Denton by-election. With a deadline of 17:00 GMT on Saturday, Burnham faces a choice that could redefine his political trajectory and possibly alter the balance of…
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Labour’s Andrew Gwynne: No Plans to Quit Seat Amid Burnham Coup
Intro: A clear denial amid leadership speculation Labour MP Andrew Gwynne has dismissed whispers that he might resign his parliamentary seat as part of a wider maneuver to empower Andy Burnham against party leader Keir Starmer. Describing the reports as “idle speculation,” Gwynne asserted that he has no intention of stepping down or swapping seats…
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Labour’s Andrew Gwynne Refutes Plans to Quit Seat for Andy Burnham Amid Leadership Speculation
Gwynne dismisses resignation rumors amid Burnham leadership chatter The political rumour mill has again sparked ahead of Labour’s internal debates, but former health minister Andrew Gwynne has dismissed suggestions that he would resign his parliamentary seat to pave the way for Andy Burnham, as part of an expected leadership reshuffle against Keir Starmer. In a…
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Andrew Gwynne: No Plans to Resign Seat Amid Burnham Coup Rumors
Gwynne brushes off surrender of seat amid leadership speculation In a clear rebuke to circulating theories within Labour circles, former health minister Andrew Gwynne has dismissed idle speculation that he might quit his seat to back Andy Burnham in what some describe as a leadership coup against Keir Starmer. Gwynne described the chatter as unsubstantiated…
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Burnham Aims for MP Return to Challenge Starmer in Labour Leadership Line-up
London, Manchester, and a possible parliamentary bid Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is reportedly plotting a return to Parliament as early as next summer in order to mount a direct challenge to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The plan, described by multiple sources close to the negotiations, would position Burnham to contest a…
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Burnham lining up return as MP to challenge Starmer: what it means for Labour
Introduction: A potential reshuffle in Labour? The political chatter surrounding Andy Burnham, the long-serving Mayor of Greater Manchester, has intensified with fresh reports that he hopes to return to Parliament by next summer. According to close observers, Burnham is nearing a deal to stand in a safe Labour seat, positioning him to directly challenge Sir…
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Burnham Eyes Return to Parliament to Challenge Starmer
Burnham’s Parliamentary Return: A Bold Labour Strategy Andy Burnham, the long-serving mayor of Greater Manchester, is reportedly hoping to return to Parliament by next summer. The move, if confirmed, would place him in a direct political contest with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, potentially reshaping the party’s leadership dynamics and the routing of its policy…
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Keir Starmer Sets Boundaries on Burnham Leadership Challenge
Starmer pushes back against leadership speculation In a firm defiance of growing whispers about a potential challenge to his leadership, Labour leader Keir Starmer has sought to downplay the talk surrounding Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Manchester. Starmer’s message to Labour MPs and senior figures was clear: keep focus on governance and policy, and…