""Will Andy stand?" and "Will Keir let him?""
""The arrogance of Westminster to think that they can block the will of local party members and ultimately voters is symbolic of everything that's wrong with our political system and what people hate about politics.""
"Another said it "would be extraordinary if they blocked him", partly because "there's a sense in which he might be the only candidate able to win the by-election"."
Former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne's resignation triggered a by-election in Gorton and Denton. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is a possible candidate and could use the contest to return to Parliament. Some supporters of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Labour's National Executive Committee would seek to block Burnham's candidacy. Labour MPs are divided, with no clear consensus among respondents. Supporters warn that blocking Burnham would appear arrogant and risk alienating local party members and voters. Some MPs believe Burnham might be the only candidate capable of winning the by-election.
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