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Andy Burnham Faces Tricky Run to Win Labour Crown
Andy Burnham must get Labour's National Executive Committee approval to run in the Gorton and Denton by-election amid competition from Reform UK and the Greens.
- On Friday, Andrew Gwynne formally quit, triggering the Gorton and Denton by-election, and Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, must seek Labour's NEC permission by 5pm on Saturday to stand.
- With a path back to parliament opening up, supporters say Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, may seek to block Labour NEC plans to prevent his return, a prerequisite for challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
- Reports say allies of Sir Keir Starmer on Labour's National Executive Committee may seek to block Burnham by using female-only or BAME-only shortlists, while several Labour MPs warned the choice should be left to local members.
- Blocking Andy Burnham would end his hopes of becoming prime minister, and Labour MPs warn claims of a `stitch up` could weaken Prime Minister Keir Starmer and prompt leadership challenges.
- Reform UK and the Greens could be more competitive in Gorton and Denton, and some voters said Burnham might persuade Reform supporters back to Labour in the coming years.
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Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid
Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.
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Angela Rayner to warn Labour bosses against blocking Andy Burnham from by-election tilt - The Mirror
Angela Rayner will weigh in on the row over whether Andy Burnham should be allowed to run in a crunch by-election as MPs warned Labour bosses against a stitch up
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