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From Leigh MP to Culture Secretary, Health Secretary, two failed leadership bids, and eight years building devolved power in Greater Manchester — Burnham's return to Westminster is a campaign shaped by that entire arc. Hover events for detail.
| Year | Leader | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ed Miliband | Won over David Miliband with union backing |
| 2015 | Jeremy Corbyn | Surprise surge; Burnham second |
| 2020 | Keir Starmer | Won on pledges to unite left and centre |
| 2024 | Keir Starmer | Led Labour to landslide general election victory |