Andy Burnham is now Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate. What happens next?
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The Mayor of Greater Manchester had…
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The Conservatives want another fight with the EU: how should Labour respond?
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Labour needs to show “what we are about”, Burnham warns party leadership
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Labour can speak to a common ground, be its voice and build a national coalition
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“Bully-boy tactics will not wash,” transport unions warn Grant Shapps
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Labour must not shirk from the challenge of standing up for decency
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Resignation of second ethics adviser a “badge of shame” for PM, Labour says
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Geidt resignation shows PM is far from secure despite confidence vote win
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