A simple solution to the Burnham problem

A Labour committee controlled by the Prime Minister’s allies will decide on Sunday whether to block Mr Burnham’s return to Parliament, amid fears that he will use his return to the back benches to mount a leadership challenge.
Those close to Sir Keir are now faced with the dilemma of blocking Mr Burnham from standing as an MP – risking a backlash from his supporters – or permitting his return and effectively allowing a leadership challenge.
Loyalists on the NEC have suggested Mr Burnham’s return could be blocked by introducing rules that only allow women or ethnic minorities to be shortlisted for the by-election seat.

Andy declares himself to be a Northerner, from that void north of the A4, thus an oppressed minority. Job done.

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