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Andy Burnham, Manchester's 'King of the North' and mayor, is positioning himself for a return to Parliament via the Makerfield by-election after MP Josh Simons resigned to make way. Keir Starmer will not block Burnham's bid amid Labour Party tensions and speculation over Starmer's leadership. Burnham eyes a potential run to become prime minister.
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