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Is this Andy Burnham’s moment? | UK Politics | The New Statesman

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Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester, has resigned.

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This could open up the path for another Andrew, King of the North and Labour leadership hopeful, Andy Burnham, to return to Westminster.

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea to discuss.

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