Andy Burnham ‘Offering Job-Swap’ to MPs in Commons Putsch
Andy Burnham is reportedly exploring a potential job-swap with Members of Parliament to secure a seat in the House of Commons ahead of his mayoral term ending in 2028. He is offering to support MPs' bids for the Manchester mayoralty in exchange for them stepping down from their parliamentary roles. While several Labour MPs have been mentioned, including Jim McMahon, Nandy and Lucy Powell, few are seen as likely to accept such a deal.
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Guido hears Andy Burnham is exploring a few creative ways to get into the Commons. Anyone want to be the mayor of Manchester for two years? Labour sources say the PM-hopeful is offering ‘job-swaps’ to MPs in exchange for them standing down. He’d support their ascension to his mayoralty… Jim McMahon’s name has cropped up. The sacked minister has a reason to work against Starmer and his Labour-heavy Oldham West and Royton seat works for Burnham. Andy only has one shot so he needs a super-safe seat… Labour sources say Nandy in Wigan or Lucy Powell in Manchester Central are contenders but unlikely to take any deal. Powell in particular fancies herself a rising star… Burnham’s term as mayor expires in May 2028.
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