Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield Georgie DockerNorth WestREUThe Labour Party has announced Andy Burnham will be standing as party candidate in the Makerfield by-electionThe Labour Party has officially confirmed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.The poll was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who stepped down to allow Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat - paving the way for a potential leadership challenge.The former government minister has called on Labour to acknowledge that "the party has not been good enough".Burnham has been serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017.The other confirmed candidates in the Makerfield by-election are:Jake Austin, Liberal DemocratsDan Clarke, Libertarian PartyAlan "Howlin" Laud Hope, The Official Monster Raving Loony PartyRobert Kenyon, Reform UKRebecca Shepherd, Restore BritainSarah Wakefield, Green PartyPeter Ward, Rejoin EU Michael Winstanley, Conservative PartyLabour Party