The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Gwynne

Labour chiefs warned not to rig by-election selection to block Burnham

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

It’s Andy Burnham, the man who could be king. Will he, won’t he – are we really still watching this movie?

Many yearn and yearn for the Greater Manchester mayor to claim his Westminster crown. They should be careful what they wish for – as should he, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Union boss warns against Labour ‘control-freakery’ over Andy Burnham

Unison’s Andrea Egan among several figures to speak out against any moves to rig selection for Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bid

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Andrew Gwynne quits as Labour MP amid hopes for Andy Burnham’s return

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The Independent UK · Jan 22

MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by-election

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

Evening Standard · Jan 22

MP stands down paving way for potential Burnham return

Andrew Gwynne said he had suffered ‘significant ill health’ over most of the 21 years he had been an MP.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Andy Burnham ‘in the dark’ about reports MP may leave Manchester vacancy

Mr Burnham did not rule out whether he would stand as a candidate should Andrew Gwynne stand down as the MP for Gorton and Denton.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Labour MP ‘standing down’ could clear way for Andy Burnham’s Commons return

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP with Andy Burnham tipped to stand in by-election

Starmer warns Labour MPs over leadership talk as resignation presents Greater Manchester mayor with route back to Westminster

The Independent UK · Jan 22