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Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and newly elected MP for Makerfield, is so far the only candidate to announce he is standing.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

In 2022, when Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester, he called on the Conservative government "to do everything" within its power to deport grooming gang members.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The former mayor of Greater Manchester announced his intention to stand to replace Sir Keir last Monday, shortly after being elected as the MP for Makerfield.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

It was Burnham's decade away from Westminster as the mayor of Greater Manchester which ultimately delivered the prize which had previously eluded him.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Australia and New Guinea were both occupied by at least 40,000 years ago, at a time when they were both still joined as Greater Australia.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond