Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham sought permission from Labour top brass to quit his post to contest the Gorton and Denton by-election but was blocked by the party’s ruling body
Andy Burnham has hit back at Labour’s ruling body for blocking him from standing in a crunch by-election.
In a statement, the Greater Manchester Mayor said: “I am disappointed by today’s NEC decision and concerned about its potential impact on the important elections ahead of us.
“To whoever is Labour ’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support and I will be there whenever you need me.”
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