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'There is no place in Manchester for hate': Andy Burnham releases video message ahead of far-right rally

Andy Burnham , the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester , is reportedly planning a return to Westminster with intentions to challenge Sir Keir Starmer 's leadership.

He has reportedly identified several constituencies where incumbent MPs are prepared to resign, triggering by-elections to facilitate his re-entry into Parliament within weeks.

His supporters are said to hope Sir Keir will step aside following anticipated poor results for Labour in the May 7 elections, rather than facing a formal leadership challenge.

Burnham was previously blocked by Labour's National Executive Committee from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, reportedly due to concerns over the cost of a new mayoral election and the potential for the Reform party to win the…