Labour's NEC Approves Burnham's Byelection Pathway Back to Parliament The Labour Party's national executive committee (NEC) has given Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, the green light to stand in the upcoming Makerfield byelection.
This decision marks a significant reversal from February, when the party brass rejected his candidacy due to concerns over costs and disruption.
Burnham's candidature is seen as a high stakes gamble for Labour, which has traditionally been a safe Conservative constituency.