The Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne is expected to step down from parliament. There is speculation that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham wishes to run in the resulting by-election. Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) recently changed its rules to require directly elected mayors such as Burnham to seek “express permission” to become a candidate. It is suggested that the NEC is likely to block Burnham’s candidacy. Do you think the NEC should allow Andy Burnham to run as a candidate?
| Answer | Totals |
|---|---|
| Yes | 333 66.47 |
| No | 76 15.17 |
| Don't know | 92 18.36 |
| TOTALS | 501 |
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