Summary
Andy Burnham has announced his intention to run for a Member of Parliament position in the UK by-election for Gorton and Denton. He needs approval from the Labour Party's national executive committee, which includes some of Keir Starmer's allies, before he can become a candidate.
Key Facts
- Andy Burnham wants to run for MP in Gorton and Denton.
- The election is a by-election, which fills a position that became vacant between general elections.
- Burnham’s candidacy requires approval from Labour’s national executive committee.
- Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has allies on this committee.
- The discussion was featured on a podcast episode with guests including Gemma Bolton from the committee.
- The episode is part of a series available on BBC Sounds, a platform for audio content.
