Sky's Sophy Ridge Compares Andy Burnham's Leadership Ambitions To Voldemort In Harry Potter

Andy Burnham and Sky's Sophy Ridge

Sky News’ Sophy Ridge has torn the government apart for refusing to publicly address its concerns over Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions.

The mayor of Greater Manchester tried to put himself forward as a potential Labour candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election over the weekend but the party’s ruling body blocked him.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) said it would be too costly to allow Burnham to run as it would also trigger a mayoral by-election.