Andrew Gwynne signs Commons deal that could pave way back for Andy Burnham

January 22, 2026

Exclusive: Gorton and Denton MP’s pension settlement allows him to potentially retire and call byelection

Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection.

The mayor of Greater Manchester is said to be seeking a return to parliament to stand for the Labour leadership if there is a challenge to Keir Starmer, but was thought to have limited options for a byelection in the north-west.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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