Business Secretary Peter Kyle this morning bluntly suggested the Greater Manchester mayor stay in the North West, amid increasing speculation that he could contest a local seat if a Labour MP quits.

Mayor of Manchester launches new campaign group amid speculation that PM will not last in post until next election

Speculation is building around Andy Burnham as pressure on Sir Keir rises following the departure of former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and US ambassador Lord Mandelson.

Andy Burnham is at the centre of increasing speculation that a local Labour MP could quit to allow him to fight the seat. He could then return to Parliament in time for the Labour…

Business Secretary Peter Kyle this morning bluntly suggested the Greater Manchester mayor stay in the North West, amid increasing speculation that he could contest a local seat if…

‘It would be a shame for Manchester to lose him’, Business Secretary says, as senior Labour MP claims PM is drinking in ‘last-chance saloon’