Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body

Andy Burnham won’t be able to stand in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for Gorton and Denton, thanks to Labour’s ruling body. This seat became vacant after Andrew Gwynne resigned as MP due to health issues. Labour insiders mentioned worries about the costs of a potential election to replace Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor and concerns about a divisive campaign. Local government secretary Steve Reed highlighted that the NEC’s decision was made to avoid causing inconvenience to the two million voters across Greater Manchester who’d be affected by such a by-election.

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