Radio Manchester listeners have had their say about Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham being blocked from standing as Labour’s candidate in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Under his party’s rules, as a directly elected mayor, Burnham had to seek permission from Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) to put his name forward as a candidate.
This was denied on Sunday, a move that could anger Labour MPs supportive of Burnham potentially challenging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership.
Only MPs can become Labour’s leader.
