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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 JuneUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Man...

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by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June

Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Manchester.

Labour confirmed no other candidates had been shortlisted in the seat vacated by Josh Simons – with the byelection now widely expected to take place on 18 June , once the date is confirmed by Commons authorities.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor.

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