Andy Burnham’s (third) bid for the Labour leadership

安迪·伯恩汉姆(第三次)竞选工党领袖

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2026-05-26

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Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leader … if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • This is The Guardian.

  • Today, the Mancunian candidate, Andy Burnham.

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  • NMLS 696891. There's been weeks of talk about Andy Burnham being the hottest thing in British politics.

  • After months, or let's face it, a whole career of building up to this moment,

  • the mayor of Greater Manchester is fighting to win.

  • I'm in the campaign.

  • I'm fighting to win it with your support and with the support of the great people of this constituency.

  • First, in the Makerfield by-election.

  • And then, well, to become the next Labour prime minister.

  • A vote for me in this by-election campaign is a vote to change Labour.

  • Burnham mania is a real thing.

  • He consistently polls higher than any other Labour politician.

  • He seems likeable.