Andy Burnham’s backers press Labour’s ruling body for long leadership election timetable
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-14 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Law & Courts, Labour & Workers, Elections, Media
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LONDON — Backers of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are pressing the Labour Party’s ruling body to agree an extended leadership election timetable, three people with knowledge of the conversations have told POLITICO — a move that would give him a chance to return to Parliament and become eligible to run for prime minister.
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