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BURNHAM SAYS HE WILL RUN FOR THIRD TERM AS MAYOR BUT WON'T RULE OUT LABOUR LEADER BID

- STEPHEN TOPPING

 

ANDY Burnham has confirmed his intentions to run for a third term as mayor of Greater Manchester.

The former Leigh MP was first elected for the role back in May 2017 before increasing his majority four years later.

He captured national attention during the pandemic as the region battled strict lockdown restrictions and won praise from many for bus franchising plans, but felt the wrath of some residents last year amid a row over the Clean Air Zone. Yet Mr Burnham admitted last September he was likely to run for the job again in 2024.

Now, he has reiterated that position. But despite his more immediate aims, and failing with two previous attempts at the Labour leadership, Mr Burnham is not ruling out a third go for the job.