Andy Burnham backs Kim Leadbeater to be Labour’s candidate in Batley and Spen by-election

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 22nd May 2021, 15:29 BST
Updated 22nd May 2021, 15:32 BST
Kim Leadbeater. PIC: Gary LongbottomKim Leadbeater. PIC: Gary Longbottom
Kim Leadbeater. PIC: Gary Longbottom
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham today threw his weight behind Kim Leadbeater to be Labour’s candidate in the Batley and Spen by-election.

The party’s national Executive will decide later today (May 22) on a shortlist of candidates to put to local members.

Andy Burnham said: "There’s a big decision facing Labour Party members in Batley and Spen this weekend, but for what it’s worth I wanted to let you know that Kim has my full support. Kim is somebody absolutely rooted in your community.

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