Ex-Labour minister to step down as MP' with Burnham tipped to stand in by-election
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Ex-Labour minister to step down as MP' with Burnham tipped to stand in by-election
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"A former Labour minister who had the whip removed as a result of offensive WhatsApp messages is reportedly expected to stand down as an MP in the coming days, clearing the way for leadership rival Andy Burnham. Senior Labour figures told The Times they are expecting an announcement from Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton, who has been away from Parliament on sick leave."
"But Mr Gwynne has previously denied that he was intending to vacate the seat any time soon, telling The Times in September last year: The route to No 10 is not going to be through Gorton & Denton. The Independent has contacted both Mr Gwynne and Mr Burnham. Mr Gwynne was sacked as health minister and suspended from the Labour Party in February last year over comments made in a WhatsApp group."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, funded by donations to keep journalism freely accessible without paywalls. The outlet highlights investigative work including coverage of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and a documentary on American women fighting for reproductive rights. In UK politics, a former Labour minister who lost the whip over offensive WhatsApp messages is reportedly expected to resign as MP for Gorton and Denton, potentially enabling Andy Burnham to contest a by-election. Andrew Gwynne has previously denied plans to vacate the seat and has been contacted alongside Mr Burnham.
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