In a move that is set to spark intense speculation within the Labour Party, the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is reportedly planning to throw his hat into the ring for a third time in the party's leadership contest. After a stint as a Labour MP and a failed bid to become party leader in 2015 and 2016, Andy Burnham is set to return to Westminster, where he will be well-positioned to make another run at the top job. Burnham, a long-time favourite among Labour's left-wing faction, will be looking to capitalize on the party's growing momentum and capitalize on the unpopularity of the current Conservative government. As the Labour Party gears up for another leadership contest, Burnham's return to the fray is likely to be a major talking point in the months ahead.
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
