Josh Simons to stand down as MP to allow Burnham return to Parliament
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has announced he will resign to allow Andy Burnham to contest a by-election in…
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MPs criticise decision to leave chair of Labour North West off selection longlist
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Buses are the lifeblood of communities. We will give them the focus they deserve
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Labour Students back motion calling for party to commit to tuition fee abolition
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RCN leader says nurses in England being “punished and left behind” by Sunak
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