"Sir Keir Starmer has been warned against intervening to stop Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham standing as an MP in an upcoming by-election as the deadline for him to throw his hat into the ring looms. Mr Burnham has until 5pm on Saturday to seek permission to stand as the Labour candidate in the Gorton and Denton seat after former minister Andrew Gwynne announced he was quitting as MP there."
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a deadline of 5pm on Saturday to seek permission to stand as the Labour candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election following Andrew Gwynne's resignation. Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell argued that the decision should be made by Burnham and local members, noting his popularity in her area. Several Labour MPs cautioned against intervention by Sir Keir Starmer's top team amid fears Burnham could be blocked because he might challenge Sir Keir's leadership if he returned to Westminster.
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