Andy Burnham Bids for Parliament Return to Challenge Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham announced his bid for the Gorton and Denton by-election to return to the House of Commons and challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership.Burnham has reportedly secured the backing of over 100 members of Parliament, including an alliance with Angela Rayner, exceeding the threshold required for a formal challenge.The National Executive Committee will meet to decide whether to permit his candidacy as Nigel Farage and the Green Party prepare to contest the seat.