Andy Burnham applies to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton byelection
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has applied to be the Labour candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection, ending speculation about his potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Burnham's application, submitted just before the deadline, follows Andrew Gwynne's resignation due to ill health. Burnham stated he would support the government if elected and assured Starmer of this. However, his candidacy could be blocked by Labour's National Executive Committee, dominated by Starmer allies, despite growing MP support for Burnham. Burnham cited the need to defend Labour values and Greater Manchester's interests as his motivation, acknowledging challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party in the election.
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