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Mr Burnham, who has been a vocal critic of the PM, mentioned the crunch poll, which was received by the Greens, “revealed the full depth of the chasm between people and Westminster politics”. He added that his plan to “head South” is “currently on hold” in an obvious trace at his future ambitions.

The Labour politician, who left the Commons in 2017, made the feedback at an occasion hosted by the Centre for Cities assume tank in central London.

He informed the viewers: “From my point of view, I’m definitely not here to talk about my career plans, other than to say I wrote a book as you might know, with the mayor of the Liverpool City region Steve Rotheram, about leaving Westminster and establishing devolution across England.

“It’s referred to as Head North. All I can say right this moment is that the sequel Head South is at present on maintain.”

He added: “What I wish to say right this moment is that the time has most positively come for a critical dialog about our political system and its pervading tradition, notably so within the aftermath of the Gorton and Denton by-election.

“It revealed the full depth of the chasm between people and Westminster politics. I don’t think anybody can seriously dispute that statement.”

Pressed why he was contemplating a return to Westminster given his criticisms, he replied: “I don’t think Greater Manchester’s full ambitions are achievable with the political system staying as it is. There is, in my view, a bias against the North of England.

“I noticed it with my very own eyes in Westminster. Therefore I simply do not assume in the remainder of this century it (Manchester) will likely be all the things I consider it may be with that tradition nonetheless pervading, the place we’re at all times begging for issues and having to consistently foyer for all the things.”

Mr Burnham was snubbed by the Labour Party’s ruling physique as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election amid fears a Westminster return would see him transfer to oust the embattled Prime Minister.

The Greens went on to win a decisive victory within the Greater Manchester constituency, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in second place and Labour a distant third.