Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enoughIf Andy Burnham has a road back to parliament to challenge...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor · The Guardian World

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough If Andy Burnham has a road back to parliament to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour leader, it is a road with six-foot-deep potholes. With the right vehicle, it may be possible – but there are points at which any brave traveller might think about turning back. For Burnham to run in Andrew Gwynne’s seat of Gorton and Denton , he would first have to stand down as mayor of Greater Manchester. This in itself is no small decision for a seat he may not get selected to fight. He would potentially cost the authority millions in running a mayoral byelection – and the party a significant sum to fight it. Continue reading...