In Britain, members of the Labour Party's National Executive Committee have voted by a majority to allow Andy Burnham to be considered as a potential candidate for the by-election in the Makerfield constituency, UNN reports with reference to Sky News.
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The publication notes that this decision officially confirms that the Mayor of Greater Manchester can now run for the seat in North West England after days of speculation naming him as a leadership contender to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
A Labour Party spokesperson stated: "Labour's governing body, the National Executive Committee, today gave permission for Andy Burnham to participate in the selection process for candidates in the upcoming by-election in the Makerfield constituency."
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Yesterday, Burnham confirmed his intention to run in the by-election, stating he wants to "bring the changes we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for the benefit of the people."
He dodged questions regarding a possible bid against the Prime Minister when spotted by Sky News correspondents while out for a jog this morning.
As a reminder
As reported by Politico, a "coup" to oust Britain's center-left Prime Minister Keir Starmer by rival factions within his own party is finally taking shape.