Andy Burnham revives political career as Greater Manchester mayor after Westminster exit
Andy Burnham left Westminster in 2016 after losing a Labour leadership bid and feeling sidelined under Jeremy Corbyn. The former MP for Leigh became Greater Manchester mayor, a role that revitalized his political career through pandemic-era popularity.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 05:41 UTC
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