Burnham would ‘probably’ have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Following Labour's loss in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell suggested that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham likely would have won the seat had he been allowed to run. The Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer won the seat, overturning a significant Labour majority. Powell expressed that the party should learn from Burnham's popularity and utilize him more effectively. The decision to block Burnham from running has faced renewed scrutiny, with Powell acknowledging concerns about a potential mayoral byelection. While Burnham hasn't commented, an ally suggested he might consider returning to Parliament in the future. The byelection result has prompted internal reflection within Labour, with some urging caution against shifting too far to the left.

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