Andrew Gwynne

Andrew Gwynne is the former Member of Parliament for the Gorton and Denton constituency. His recent resignation triggered a byelection, making him indirectly newsworthy. The byelection, which Labour was expected to win, became a significant test of Labour's hold on its heartland voters and exposed internal party rifts. The Labour party's decision to block Andy Burnham from running in the byelection to replace Gwynne caused controversy and highlighted tensions within the party. Ultimately, the Green party won the byelection, pushing Labour into third place, a major blow to Keir Starmer. Gwynne's departure and the subsequent events underscore the shifting political landscape and challenges facing the Labour party.