Andy Burnham Is Blocked (for Now): Ex-minister Says He Won't Step A...

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Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton & Denton, was previously believed to have been considering retiring from his position, triggering a by-election that could have seen Mr Burnham back at No 10.
Andy Burnham is blocked (for now): Ex-minister says he won't step aside to let Manchester mayor back into Parliament so he can challenge Starmer.
Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.
Key Takeaways
- Andy Burnham is blocked (for now): Ex-minister says he won't step aside to let Manchester mayor back into Parliament so he can challenge Starmer.
What’s Next
- Follow-up: Andy Burnham is blocked (for now): Ex-minister says he won't step aside to let Manchester mayor back into Parliament so he can challenge Starmer.
Quick Facts
- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 20, 2025 08:09 AM EDT
- Source mix: dailymail.co.uk