# Hugh Grant Joins Burnham's Wigan Push

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-17T19:21:12+00:00
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Hugh Grant makes a surprise cameo at Andy Burnham’s election rally, adding star power to the Wigan by-election battle as the Greater Manchester Mayor seeks a return to Parliament. Burnham’s campaign touts putting power back in the people’s hands and ending four decades of trickle-down economics, while hinting he might challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Celebrity support is all over the map — Steve Coogan backs Burnham, while Ant Middleton campaigns for Reform’s Rob Kenyon. Despite polls showing Burnham ahead, he’s calling it a tight race and urging voter turnout. Starmer, meanwhile, hints at a cabinet role for Burnham — but insiders say he’d reject it, fearing it could backfire in the upcoming mayoral election if Burnham wins. 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/924dbe286dfc2382

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