00:00The Mayor of London has ruled out a return to Westminster as a Member of Parliament.
00:06Sir Sadiq Khan's office says he has no intention of standing as an MP again.
00:11The comments follow recent reports that have linked him to a possible move back to Westminster
00:16politics. It comes as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham considers a bid in the Makerfield
00:23by-election. He would have to step down if elected, triggering a mayoral by-election in
00:28Manchester. A new law will soon close the loophole, allowing dual roles between MPs and Mayors.
00:35A separate provision takes effect on the 29th of June, with both politicians' future plans
00:40remaining uncertain amid ongoing speculation.
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