Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament
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Keir Starmer faces pressure to allow Andy Burnham to run in the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection, triggered by Andrew Gwynne's resignation. Angela Rayner plans to urge No. 10 to allow Burnham to stand, despite concerns from Starmer's allies that Burnham could challenge his leadership. Several Labour MPs and Unison support a fair, democratic process for candidate selection. The timeline for applications is tight, with a candidate to be chosen within a week. Burnham, who hasn't confirmed his intention to run, would have to resign as Greater Manchester mayor if he does. Other potential candidates include Bev Craig, Zack Polanski, George Galloway, and possible contenders from Reform UK. The byelection's outcome could influence a potential leadership challenge to Starmer if Labour performs poorly in May's local elections.
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