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  "path": "/skwawkbox/2026/05/15/burnham-streets-ahead/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-15T17:45:43.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he intends to stand in the Makerfield by-election. The by-election has been triggered by disgraced ‘Labour Together’ right-winger Josh Simons’s decision to step down — specifically to let Burnham stand. If he wins, he will be eligible to stand for election as Labour party leader – and therefore […]\n\nBy Skwawkbox",
  "title": "Poll puts Burnham streets ahead of any leadership challenger, quandary for Greens"
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