Andrew Gwynne resigns, opening possible route to Commons for Andy Burnham
by Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday from World news | The Guardian on (#730X5)
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. Burnham is said to be seeking a return to parliament to stand for the Labour leadership if there is a challenge to Starmer, but was thought to have limited options for a byelection in the north-west.
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