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Many papers lead on Burnham's ambitions, with the Sun declaring "Burn to run". The paper explains that following Simons's decision to step aside, Burnham will need to be chosen as Labour's candidate …
Many papers lead on Burnham's ambitions, with the Sun declaring "Burn to run". The paper explains that following Simons's decision to step aside, Burnham will need to be chosen as Labour's candidate by the party's National Executive Committee before he can run for the seat in Makersfield. Following his approval, there would then be a by-election - and the Sun notes that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has promised to throw "absolutely everything" at winning the seat. …
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