'Reform says Andy Burnham would stand 'anywhere' to benefit his own career. It is perhaps a little rich from a party whose leader contested seven elections in six different constituencies between 1994 and 2015'

'Victory is far from guaranteed for Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage will throw Reform's financial resources at tripping him up - Labour's hopes rest on a man who isn't yet an MP'

The Mayor of Manchester has several obstacles to overcome on the long road to Westminster