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Andy Burnham

Andrew Rawnsley

Andy Burnham’s make-or-break choice will either crown him or sink him

The mayor of Manchester’s bid to return to Westminster will be a test for Labour and for Keir Starmer’s authority

Sun 25 Jan 2026

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