Labour is facing a civil war over the future of Andy Burnham as the deadline for Keir Starmer’s potential leadership rival to make a Commons comeback bid nears.
Speculation has been growing this week that the Mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking a return to Westminster after suspended Labour MP, Andrew Gwynne, stood down from his Gorton and Denton seat, leaving the door open for Mr Burnham to stand in the upcoming by-election.
