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Former Green by-election candidate apologises for sharing ‘false flag’ post

The Green Party have said their former candidate in the Makerfield by-election has apologised after a report that he had shared a post calling an…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Progressives must unite behind Andy Burnham in Makerfield

Letters: Dr Craig Reeves and Steve Williams say there is a strong case for the Green party and its voters to help to the Greater Manchester mayor defeat Reform UK – but Rosalind Brown-Grant is sceptical about his environmental credentials

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Green candidate drops out of Makerfield by-election after sharing ‘false flag’ Golders Green arson attack post

Chris Kennedy has withdrawn from the race just hours after being officially announced as the Greens’ candidate

Evening Standard · May 21

When is the Makerfield by-election? Andy Burnham eyes Westminster return

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The Independent UK · May 20

Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenge

The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge

The Independent UK · May 20

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK · May 20

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over Brexit

Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour movement, has offered his backing to home secretary Shabana Mahmood as the party’s next leader

The Independent UK · May 19

Burnham could beat Farage in a general election, new poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform leader in head-to-head polls by 14 percentage points, according to pollsters

The Independent UK · May 19

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate as he eyes party leadership

New polling suggests the Mayor of Greater Manchester would beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head Labour leadership fight

Evening Standard · May 19