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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-21T04:26:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Andy Burnham is not actually obliges to step down as Mayor to contest the Makerfield by-election, but if he does his departure would leave Manchester more susceptible to fragmented national politics, says Simon Goacher Andy Burnham’s decision to run in the Makerfield by-election is being treated largely as a Westminster comeback – a route back [...]",
  "title": "Andy Burnham’s departure could put Manchester’s growth at risk"
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