Overview
- Lewis told the BBC’s Politics Live he would stand aside so the Greater Manchester mayor could seek a Commons seat.
- He framed the move as putting party before personal ambition and said he would consult his family.
- The Norwich South MP has argued the Prime Minister’s position is "not tenable" and urged senior figures to bring Burnham back.
- Burnham has been linked to a return to Westminster but has not declared plans to run or to seek the Labour leadership.
- A leadership bid would require Burnham to secure selection for a constituency and win a by-election before launching any challenge.