The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.

ANGELA Rayner will throw her support behind Andy Burnham as the “King of the North” looks set for a sensational Commons return. But the Greater Manchester mayor has just hours to

Angela Rayner reportedly supports Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, potentially paving his way back to the House of Commons. Burnham is widely viewed as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, creating internal party tensions.

Angela Rayner 'to back Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster' - Labour party commentators have warned the Manchester mayor’s return could lead to a damaging and unnecessary internal row

EXCLUSIVE - The former Deputy Prime Minister has been given approval for a lucrative new job.

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return - Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

Labour MPs will gather amid speculation that Andy Burnham could seek to stand for a Westminster by-election and challenge the Prime Minister’s authority, with former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner expected to support the Manchester Mayor’s potential bid to become an MP.