Gorton and Denton MP’s departure will trigger byelection in which Greater Manchester mayor could seek to stand
Andrew Gwynne has said he will resign as an MP over his ill health, paving the way for Andy Burnham to potentially return to parliament – unless the Greater Manchester mayor is blocked by Keir Starmer.
On Thursday, Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire, which would trigger a byelection.
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