Ex-Leigh MP Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return

'We should take Andy at his word' - Mahmood

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells @TrevorPTweets she doesn’t believe in hypotheticals surrounding Andy Burnham, after his letter asking to run in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Sky 501, Virgin 602 pic.twitter.com/5qzPdiHZFe — Sky News (@SkyNews) January 25, 2026 The post ‘We should take Andy at his word’ – Mahmood appeared first on Conservative Home.

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Andy Burnham's Westminster return bid could set up Keir Starmer challenge

The Greater Manchester mayor will seek to fight by-election but he could still be blocked by supporters of the Prime Minister

'Knives are out!' Gleeful GB News guest rips into 'weak as straw' Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham sizes up Westminster comeback

Watch the moment a gleeful GB News guest ripped into Sir Keir Starmer after the Greater Manchester Mayor announced he plans to run to be an MP.At 5pm this afternoon, Andy Burnham sent a letter to the Chair of Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) seeking permission to be selected for the race.Political commentator Lizzie Cundy could barely contain her joy at the news, refusing to hold back as she gave a rather candid reaction live on air. …

Andy Burnham confirms plan to stand in by-election - Yorkshire Live

The Greater Manchester Mayor has asked Labour's National Executive Committee for permission to stand for a seat in Westminster

Starmer Rival Burnham Declares Intent to Run in By-Election

(Bloomberg) — Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced his intention to seek Labour Party candidacy for an upcoming by-election, a move that could set him up as a challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.