I don't know why anyone is surprised by this? More importantly, why lots of #Labour voters cannot see what the party they signed up for is like! They've cancelled elections to ensure they don't lose and blocked Burnham so that he knows his place. Ah, Democracy and fairness isn't that what they promised us back in 2024?
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Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body
Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign".Joshua Nevett (BBC News)