Andrew Gwynne signs Commons deal that could pave way back for Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Andrew Gwynne’s settlement allows him to potentially retire and call byelection in Gorton and DentonAndy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached...

By Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday · The Guardian World

Exclusive: Andrew Gwynne’s settlement allows him to potentially retire and call byelection in Gorton and Denton Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection. The mayor of Greater Manchester is said to be seeking a return to parliament to stand for the Labour leadership if there is a challenge to Keir Starmer, but was thought to have limited options for a byelection in the north-west. Continue reading...