- Another consideration for Labour is that the English Devolution Bill isn't law yet, which means a snap mayoral by-election could be under first past the post and not the preferential vote that will soon be reintroduced. That would likely favour Reform, if last May's elections are anything to go by.
- I think what the "blocking Burham looks petty" arg misses is that Labour NEC have a strong reason for blocking - Burnham would have to walk out on a Combined Authority Mayoral job he was elected to less than two years, triggering by far the largest by-election in British history
