"Angela Rayner is supportive of allowing Manchester mayor Andy Burnham the chance to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for his return to the Commons, according to reports. The former deputy prime minister will reportedly back Mr Burnham at Labour's northwest regional conference on Saturday, piling the pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to let him stand as an MP."
"Mr Burnham is seen as a potential rival for the party's leadership, and deputy prime minister David Lammy this week warned Mr Burnham and others not rock the boat by making moves to challenge Sir Keir. The mayor of Greater Manchester has until 5pm on Saturday to put his name forward if he wishes to stand. The seat in Gorton and Denton has become available because the current MP Andrew Gwynne said he would stand down, citing significant ill health."
The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism through donations and keeps reporting free of paywalls to remain accessible across the political spectrum. Angela Rayner supports Manchester mayor Andy Burnham standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, which could pave the way for his return to the Commons. Mr Burnham is seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer, and deputy prime minister David Lammy warned against challenges to the leader. The mayor has until 5pm on Saturday to put his name forward after MP Andrew Gwynne said he would stand down due to significant ill health. Labour's national executive committee must approve any candidacy amid perceptions it is aligned with Sir Keir.
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