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The selection timeline was set to conclude on Thursday, meaning either Burnham was the only candidate to apply, or he was the only shortlisted candidate.

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Andy Burnham has been selected for the Makerfield by-election

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

Congratulations to @AndyBurnhamGM - Labour’s candidate for Makerfield.

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The NEC has published the timetable for the Makerfield by-election selection process with the candidate being announced on 21 May.

Members can apply to the seat from today, we don't yet know who else other than Burnham will seek selection - DM us if you have any information!

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🚨The NEC Officers Group have approved Andy Burnham's request to stand to be the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

Now it's over to the local selection process to choose the candidate.

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🚨Josh Simons MP announces he is resigning his seat to allow Andy Burnham to return to Westminster

[Josh Simons @joshsimonsmp]

For decades, Westminster has overseen the managed decline of towns like mine. We have talked big, then acted small, stuck in a politics of incrementalism that cannot meet the moment. We have lost the trust of those our party was built to serve.

It is my unwavering belief that nothing short of urgent, radical, courageous reform will make a difference. That must start with a change in leadership.

Today, I am putting the people I represent and the country I love first and will be resigning as MP for Makerfield. I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home, fight to re-enter Parliament, and if elected, drive the change our country is crying out for.

This has not been an easy decision. This is my family’s home, where only a few weeks ago, doctors and nurses at Wigan Infirmary saved our newborn son’s life.

But we all must make choices and in recent days I found myself with a difficult one: defend the status quo or step forward and act. I have made my choice.

I am in politics because politics is how you change lives for the better. My party has one last chance to do that: deliver for the people and places I represent, drive economic growth, secure our borders, reform our state and politics, and change a status quo that is not working.

That is the fight. I believe Andy is the one to lead it.

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🚨 BREAKING: Streeting would LOSE leadership contest against Keir Starmer, poll reveals

https://t.co/T1GRSSDRkR

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Handy map from Election Maps UK tracking the PLP’s support for the Prime Minister

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Now Live: PLP Support / Opposition to Starmer Remaining as PM:

https://t.co/1RUpbeGcj0

[Labour Elects @LabElects]

Comfortable margins for Organise for the executive officer positions:

YL Chair
Emily Moore 59.9%
Catherine Howells 40.1%

LS Chair
Willow Parker 57.8%
Amelia Tamblyn 42.2%

LS Secretary
Alex Kyriacou 58.5%
Vincent Conquest 41.5%

LS Vice Chair
Kashvi Khanna 55.4%
Eleanor Woolstencroft 44.6%

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🗳️ Labour has published the percentage results of the Young Labour and Labour Students elections.

https://t.co/ERs0ZpEhRf

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@charliemansell Yes, STV Ballots - Renew only backed two candidates for Ordinary Rep but even then and presuming Organise had strong voter management - it’s a strong result for them.

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🌹FULL LABOUR STUDENTS RESULTS🌹

Following the re-run of the National Labour Students Committee election, Organise have gained two seats and have won all bar one seat on the NLSC.

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Organise have gained Scotland, Eastern and the South East Reps.

An independent has beaten Renew to take Under-18s officer.

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🌹FULL YOUNG LABOUR RESULTS🌹

Following the re-run of the Young Labour National Committee election, Organise have gained three seats and now have majority on the YLNC.

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Organise have gained the Trans Officer and one Ordinary Representative positions.

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Willow Parker has secured re-election as Chair of National Labour Students

[Willow Parker @LabourWillow]

Delighted to have been (re-)elected as Chair of Labour Students!! Looking forward to working with our newly elected committee to deliver for student members 🌹❤️

[Labour Elects @LabElects]

From what we’ve seen Organise have made gains on both the Young Labour and Labour Students committees.

Notably NLS Trans Officer and YL Eastern Officer have changed hands in this re-run.

Full results soon.

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🚨🌹The results of the Young Labour and Labour Students elections have landed in candidates inboxes - we’re collating the results and will share them in full!

Are you an elected candidate? DM us with your result!

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Emily Moore has secured re-election as Chair of Young Labour

[Emily Moore @emilyrmoorex]

I’m so delighted to have been elected Chair of @YoungLabourUK (again)

Thanks to everyone who supported my campaign. I look forward to getting on with the job of delivering for young members across the UK! ⭐️🌹

[Labour Elects @LabElects]

🚨🌹The results of the Young Labour and Labour Students elections have landed in candidates inboxes - we’re collating the results and will share them in full!

Are you an elected candidate? DM us with your result!