Overview

• Andrew Gwynne told The Times he will not stand down and intends to serve a full term as MP for Gorton and Denton.
• Gwynne, suspended by Labour over offensive WhatsApp messages, is currently serving as an independent and has been signed off with ill health.
• Labour veteran Graham Stringer also said he will see out his term, further narrowing potential by-election routes for Burnham.
• Andy Burnham has not ruled out a return to Westminster, and recent polling suggests he is popular with parts of the public and some Labour members.
• Business Secretary Peter Kyle urged Burnham to focus on his mayoral role, as Nigel Farage warned Reform UK would fight any by‑election vigorously.