Burnham seeks Labour nod to run in Gorton by-election
TL;DR
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has formally asked Labour's national executive committee for permission to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election; a win would clear the path to a future leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, though some MPs may try to block the move. If selected, he would resign as mayor, triggering a by-election for that post. Burnham says his intention is to support the government, not undermine it.
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