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Andy Burnham’s big challenge: the route to succeeding Starmer is littered with obstacles

The polls indicate that of all the candidates vying to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the most popular is Andy Burnham. But before the current mayor of Greater Manchester can even throw his hat into the ring, there are a series of hurdles he has to overcome.

The Conversation · May 12

Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits

Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds

Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Former supply teacher charged with upskirting pupils in Greater Manchester schools

Abusali Rahman was charged after following an upskirting investigation by Greater Manchester Police

The Independent UK · May 5

First fan charged with tailgating at football match hit with three-year banning order

Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, was arrested at the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal on March 22

The Independent UK · May 1

Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership’

The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside, triggering a by-election which could pave the way for his return to Parliament

The Independent UK · May 1

Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks’ – reports

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside.

Evening Standard · May 1

‘No other plan comes close’: how Labour MPs turned to Burnham with Starmer on the brink

Greater Manchester mayor’s team have been quietly preparing a manifesto and identifying seats where MPs could step aside to allow a Westminster run

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bid

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Who could replace Starmer as prime minister? Here are the top contenders for a Labour leadership battle

Angela Rayner said Keir Starmer should consider resigning, while Wes Streeting has now resigned and is expected to launch a leadership bid, and reports suggest that Andy Burnham might have found a seat to run in

The Independent UK · Apr 30