Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
Summary
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, must decide by Saturday if he wants to run in the Gorton and Denton by-election. If he wins, it could allow him to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party. Burnham needs permission from Labour's National Executive Committee, which may block his candidacy.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham has until 17:00 GMT on Saturday to decide about running in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
- Burnham needs approval from Labour's National Executive Committee to become a candidate.
- Some committee members may try to prevent Burnham from running.
- Angela Rayner is expected to support Burnham's candidacy at a Labour conference.
- If Burnham becomes an MP, it opens up the chance to challenge for party leadership.
- Winning the by-election could lead to a costly mayoral election in Greater Manchester.
- The NEC might require an all-women shortlist for the by-election candidates.
- The Gorton and Denton seat is a traditionally strong Labour constituency.
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