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Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's governing body
Labour's NEC blocked Burnham to avoid a costly mayoral by-election and conserve campaign resources, risking a Reform UK win amid internal party tensions.
- Andy Burnham's bid to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election was blocked by Labour's National Executive Committee , which voted 8-1 against his request.
- Burnham expressed disappointment at the NEC's decision, stating he is 'concerned about its potential impact on the important elections ahead of us.'
- The NEC cited avoiding 'an unnecessary election' and the disruption of Burnham abandoning his role as mayor of Greater Manchester as reasons for their decision.
- Many senior Labour figures and unions criticized the decision, calling it weak and asserting that it could lead to backlash within the party.
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