Andy Burnham will not be involved in the investigation into Rayner

Andy Burnham once hailed Angela Rayner as an 'amazing politician' but now he has been forced to clarify he will have no role in police investigation into her housing affairs. Rayner fan Burnham to have no involvement in police probe into her. Burnham: 'I will not have any involvement in the police investigation'

Andy Burnham won't take part in Rayner investigation, says Burnham. Conflict of interest for Labour mayor who also acts as police and crime commissioner. Burnham also has a role in the investigation into Rayner's arrest. He is also the Labour mayor of London and London, and also the mayor of Manchester.

Andy Burnham warned not to do jeopardise probe into Angela Rayner. Tory MPs told Burnham to refrain from public pronouncements about Rayner while probe is carried out. Burnham has political oversight of the force over which he has political control. He has been told not to make public comments while probe into her affairs continues.