PM declines to say whether he supports Burnham standing as Gwynne steps down

Andy Burnham is said to be seeking a Commons comeback to challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s position, with claims he could stand in a by-election in Andrew Gwynne’s constituency

PM declines to say whether he supports Burnham standing as Gwynne steps down

Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign".