# Andy Burnham's Bold Move: Labour's Makerfield By-Election

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-18T17:13:59+00:00
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## Resource

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for Labours candidate in the Makerfield by-election, aiming to shake up the party and potentially challenge for the top job. His platform focuses on affordability, local economies, and industry, with a unifying message to bring the country together. He opposes rejoining the EU and advocates for more devolution, transferring power and money to local communities. This move puts pressure on current leadership and showcases a mayors ambition to return to national politics with a clear agenda for change. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efdb44d2fbb6dd4f

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