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Labour selects by-election candidate after blocking Andy Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was blocked from standing in the by-election (PA) — Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was blocked from standing in the by-election (PA) (PA Wire)

Labour has selected Manchester city councillor Angeliki Stogia as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election.
The selection follows the controversial decision to prevent Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing, sparking anger among Labour backbenchers.
Critics accuse Sir Keir Starmer and his allies of blocking Burnham for factional reasons, fearing a leadership challenge.
The by-election, scheduled for 26 February, is seen as a crucial test for Labour, with Reform UK, the Green Party, and Liberal Democrats also fielding candidates.
Despondent Labour MPs are reportedly reluctant to campaign, and some believe the by-election has brought forward the timetable for a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.

Labour unveils candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election as party attempts to avoid defeat — In full