Former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.Andrew Gwynne said he had suffered "significant ill health" over most of his parliamentary career and been advised by a GP that he would be unable "safely to return to work" in his job.

Former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.Andrew Gwynne said he had suffered "significant ill health" over most of his parliamentary career and been advised by a GP that he would be unable "safely to return to work" in his job.