Labour should seize the moment in Makerfield
It may have come as no surprise (especially to us at LabourList), but Andy Burnham was on top…
Andy Burnham
‘Making policy for people – Burnham v Farage’
Governments succeed when policy starts with real lives rather than abstract ideology. Too often Westminster only notices social…
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…
Andy Burnham’s statement in full after Makerfield by-election selection
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Here is his…
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield candidate
Andy Burnham has been selected to run in the Makerfield by-election, clearing the way for a potential return…
Movers, shakers and Makerfield
The Makerfield by-election is expected to take place exactly one month from today, on June 18. And if…
Labour Party officers approve Burnham bid to stand as candidate in Makerfield by-election
Labour Party officers have approved Andy Burnham to stand as a candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, LabourList…
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…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 22 March 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
Sadiq Khan is Labour’s most approved of politician among party members, poll suggests
Sadiq Khan is the most favoured Labour politician among party members, according to an exclusive poll for LabourList.…
