BBCThe Labour Party has officially confirmed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Ashton-in-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 Labour minister has called on Labour to acknowledge that "the party has not been good enough".
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