[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......