Commons seat campaign by Greater Manchester mayor mid-term would drain resources, says Douglas Alexander

Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor

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

Greater Manchester mayor will not be tested in tough byelection or against PM for now, but can continue to pose speculative threat

Commons seat campaign by Greater Manchester mayor mid-term would drain resources, says Douglas Alexander

Douglas Alexander says that a campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resources

Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resources