Sky's Coates highlights, with reference to UK Labour Mayor Burnham, that there is a high threshold for the mayor to step down with the intention of becoming an MP.
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- Directly elected mayors need to seek the express permission of the NEC/SEC/WEC (as applicable) before seeking nomination as Labour candidates for the Westminster Parliament. The NEC/SEC/WEC’s decision shall be final - - as such, the bid could be blocked.
- Coates adds he is told that "Morgan McSweeny thinks he’s got the NEC sewn up to block Burnham."
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