[arista]

[Former Labour health minister Andrew Gwynne
is set to step down from parliament,
Sky News understands]





[The 51-year-old was sacked from the government
and had the Labour whip removed
over racist and sexist WhatsApp messages
in February last year.

In a group used by Manchester Labour politicians,
he mocked a constituent who complained
about bin collections in explicit language
and made offensive comments
about Dame Dianne Abbott.]


https://news.sky.com/story/politics-...-nato-12593360

[bots]

they are saying this is the route back in for Burnham. We will see

[arista]

Originally Posted by bots

they are saying this is the route back in for Burnham. We will see

Yes or a New Reform MP

[arista]

Reported

[A by-election could be held on the same day
as the 2026 Local Elections on May 7,
sparking a potential leadership headache for the Prime Minister.]

I will put that date in the title, for now

[bots]

Burnham is pleading ignorance, so it must be the plan

[Livia]

Originally Posted by bots

Burnham is pleading ignorance, so it must be the plan

LOL... I was thinking the same.

[Oliver_W]

Even if Burnham is the Saint of Manchester, would a northern working class city vote for Labour, at the moment?

It probably would be a Reform win.

[bots]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Even if Burnham is the Saint of Manchester, would a northern working class city vote for Labour, at the moment?

It probably would be a Reform win.

it's a traditional safe labour seat. How that translates now, we will just have to wait and see

[joeysteele]

I personally think Andy Burnham would be ill advised to stand in this seat.

Although I'd love Andy to be in parliament.

However, not at this time, in the current political set up, there's now nothing like safe seats, particularly for the Conservative and Labour Parties

[bots]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I personally think Andy Burnham would be ill advised to stand in this seat.

Although I'd love Andy to be in parliament.

However, not at this time, in the current political set up, there's now nothing like safe seats, particularly for the Conservative and Labour Parties

Also, when politics is moving in a particular direction it is almost impossible to stop. So he may win the seat, win the leadership and still be out at the next election.

Also, the way the world is at the moment, who knows what people will be thinking in 2 year+ time

[arista]

[arista]

[Livia]

Rumour is Labour could use a BAME only shortlist. Talk about playing into Reform's hands who will be throwing everything and the kitchen sink at this election.

[bots]

the only thing we know about this election is that the tories will be last

[Livia]

Originally Posted by bots

the only thing we know about this election is that the tories will be last

Oooo lost deposit. Pleeease......

[arista]

Labour has now put a 5PM deadline
for Andy to enter.

As the Sneaky Buggers want the By Election
on Thursday 26 Feb.


Also Reports George Galloway
may enter?


Ref: Sky News Political old guy

[arista]

Also reported

The Green Party Leader Zac
may also run for this

[Oliver_W]

Wouldn't surprise me if Labour block Burnham from running by having an all woman/BAME shortlist, as if it's 2014

[bots]

it just makes Starmer look scared. It will increase pressure on him if they don't let him stand

[arista]

Labour's Clock is ticking 5PM
he must Decide

[AnnieK]

Andy will be taking a risk. Hes got a fairly cushty job in the Mayor role, most peopl3 like him (im not overly a fan). Most people are unhappy with Labour so he would be hoping his individual popularity would win it but it could easily swing to Reform.

Dont think now is the time

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Andy will be taking a risk. Hes got a fairly cushty job in the Mayor role, most peopl3 like him (im not overly a fan). Most people are unhappy with Labour so he would be hoping his individual popularity would win it but it could easily swing to Reform.

Dont think now is the time

He's probably the only non-Reform politician who's all-but guaranteed to win the seat. Certain the only Labour politician

[arista]

Andy Burnham

has now applied to NEC

To run as a MP


But Could Reform Mayor?
take his job.

[bots]

if reform are smart, they will take the mayor of manchester role and win the by-election

[arista]

[Andy Burnham has formally put himself forward
to stand for parliament in the Manchester constituency
of Gorton and Denton in what could be the first
move in a campaign to replace Keir Starmer.

The Greater Manchester mayor has announced
that he has applied to be a candidate in the
upcoming byelection, having submitted an
application before the
deadline of 5pm on Saturday.

His application will have to be accepted by
Labour’s national executive committee (NEC)
but some of its members have predicted that
the party’s ruling body, which is dominated
by Starmer allies, will try to prevent Burnham’s
return to parliament.]


https://www.theguardian.com/politics...ton-byelection