Cat Eccles MP: Local members in Gorton & Denton should choose their candidate, not the Labour NEC. Blocking Andy Burnham from putting his case to members looks like a factional stitch‑up. Party democracy matters, and shutting out local voices undermines it. The NEC should rethink and return the choice to members.

Local members in Gorton & Denton should choose their candidate, not the Labour NEC. Blocking Andy Burnham from putting his case to members looks like a factional stitch‑up. Party democracy matters, and shutting out local voices undermines it. The NEC should rethink and return the choice to members.