Andy Burnham to Stand in Makerfield After NEC Rejects Him for Gorton and Denton

Andy Burnham is going to stand for election in the Makerfield constituency in Wigan, Greater Manchester. He vowed to change the Labour Party and make it a party people can be proud of again. The move follows the NEC's rejection of Burnham in Gorton and Denton.

Wes Streeting resigned early in the afternoon, saying he had lost confidence in Keir Starmer. Keir Starmer thanked Wes Streeting for his service, wished him well, and said he regretted his decision to quit. The resignation came on the same day Angela Rayner was cleared by HMRC of deliberately avoiding paying £40,000 in tax on her second home.

Catherine West called for Keir Starmer to quit and later said on the radio that she might vote for him in a leadership contest. A newly elected Reform councillor in St Helens named Stephen Mousdell is also a gay porn star. The developments unfolded against a backdrop of intense political manoeuvring within Labour.

Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from a billionaire. Nigel Farage said he is going to throw everything at the Makerfield seat. Reform are odds on to take the Makerfield seat if there is a by-election.

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, did not vote in the local elections because he had not registered to vote anywhere. A Green Party spokesperson said Zack Polanski did not register to vote because he was concerned about his safety. GB News reported the string of events that marked another turbulent day in British politics.

Rumours state that Labour wants Gary Neville to replace Andy Burnham as Mayor of Greater Manchester. Burnham's decision to seek a parliamentary seat in Makerfield raises immediate questions about who would succeed him in the mayoral role if selected. The NEC's prior rejection in Gorton and Denton adds uncertainty to his prospects in the new constituency.

The developments leave open the possibility of six more weeks with Keir Starmer in place before any contest. GB News reported the full sequence as it emerged through the day.