Burnham to Make Bid to Return as MP as Pressure Mounts on Starmer Andy Burnham's decision to run for the parliamentary seat in Makerfield has been widely anticipated, given the current state of Labour's leadership crisis.
The move is not just a personal ambition but also reflects deeper structural problems within the party. Burnham's tenure as Greater Manchester mayor has been marked by controversy and division within his own party.
Homelessness and poverty rates have increased significantly under his watch, despite promises to address these issues.