Suspended Labour Member of Parliament Andrew Gwynne has declared his intention to step down from his MP role due to health reasons. This decision opens the door for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to potentially participate in a by-election for the Gorton and Denton constituency.

This development coincides with reports suggesting that Andy Burnham is unaware of a suspended Labour MP’s imminent resignation from the House of Commons. Last year, Mr. Gwynne was stripped of his ministerial position and suspended from the Labour Party following the discovery of offensive messages in a WhatsApp group named Trigger Me Timbers.

A spokesperson for the Labour Party expressed anticipation for the residents of Gorton and Denton to soon have the opportunity to elect a new Labour MP who will prioritize addressing the cost of living, reducing NHS waiting lists, and fostering local investment and job creation.

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