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Andy Burnham

MP for Makerfield (Labour/Co-operative).

Membership

  • MP for Makerfield, Labour/Co-operative (19 June 2026 – now)
  • MP for Leigh, Labour/Co-operative (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for Leigh, Labour/Co-operative (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Leigh, Labour/Co-operative (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Leigh, Labour/Co-operative (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)

Roles

  • The Prime Minister (20 July 2026 – now)
  • Leader of the Labour Party (17 July 2026 – now)
  • Shadow Home Secretary (14 September 2015 – 6 October 2016)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health (7 October 2011 – 14 September 2015)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Education and Election Co-ordinator) (8 October 2010 – 7 October 2011)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health (12 May 2010 – 8 October 2010)
  • The Secretary of State for Health (6 June 2009 – 6 May 2010)
  • The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (25 January 2008 – 5 June 2009)
  • The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (28 June 2007 – 24 January 2008)
  • Minister of State (Department of Health) (Delivery and Quality) (5 May 2006 – 28 June 2007)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006)

Makerfield: 2026 by-election: majority 9,231 (20.3%).

Leigh: 2015 general election: majority 14,096 (31.2%); 2010 general election: majority 12,011 (27.1%).

Leigh: 2005 general election: majority 17,272 (47.3%); 2001 general election: majority 16,362 (46.4%).