Why did Andy Burnham leave parliament – and what is his political background? (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham left parliament in 2017 to advocate for regional political reform, later becoming Greater Manchester's first metro mayor and running for Labour leadership twice.

• Andy Burnham left parliament in 2017 to push for regional political change
• He became Greater Manchester's first metro mayor in 2017 with 60% of the vote
• Burnham ran for Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015 but lost both times