Makerfield MP quits to pave way for Andy Burnham’s bid to become Prime Minister – NATIONAL NEWS
Josh Simons has announced he will step down as MP for Makerfield in Wigan, paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to return to Parliament and challenge Keir Starmer in a bid to become Prime Minister before the next general election in 2029. The move will trigger a by-election in the constituency, which Labour has held since it was created in 1983. In a letter to constituents released on Thursday, Mr Simons said he was “standing aside…