micTruely Your Radio

International

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

todayJanuary 24, 2026

Background
share close

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

Keir Starmer’s allies are urging him to block Andy Burnham from running in the Gorton and Denton byelection, after the Greater Manchester mayor declared his intention to stand, setting up a potential fight for the prime minister’s political future.

Burnham said on Saturday he wanted to contest the seat after the sitting MP, Andrew Gwynne, said he intended to stand down.

Continue reading…

Source: www.theguardian.com

Read full article

Written by: truelightfm

Rate it

Similar posts

International

Canadian PM Mark Carney to address Australian parliament; police investigating unconfirmed sighting of Lake Cargelligo murder suspect

Meanwhile smoke hangs over Victoria as out-of-control fire at Carlisle River near Gellibrand in state’s south-west continues. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says cost of living is 2026 focusJust rounding out the rest of the prime minister’s jam-packed Insiders interview, Albanese reiterated […]

todayJanuary 25, 2026

Post comments (0)

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *