Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkLucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, confirmed there will be no attempt to block Andy Burnham from standing as the party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Speaking at the FBU conference, Powell expressed her full support for Burnham's return to Parliament, stating she had it on good authority he would be the candidate. She highlighted Labour's recent difficult election results and stressed the urgent need for the party to unite as “one team”. Powell warned against the rise of Nigel Farage, stating Labour must take the fight to him to prevent him from potentially becoming Prime Minister. She called for an end to factionalism within Labour, advocating for the party to embrace all its traditions and voices to come together. In fullStarmer latest: Pound plummets to one-month low after Burnham plots PM challengeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Starmer ally says ‘no attempt’ to block Burnham from by-election
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkLucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, confirmed there will be no attempt to block Andy Burnham from standing as the party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Speaking at the FBU conference, Powell expressed her full support for Burnham's return to Parliament, stating she had it on good authority he would be the candidate. She highlighted Labour's recent difficult election results and stressed the urgent need for the party to unite as “one team”. Powell warned against the rise of Nigel Farage, stating Labour must take the fight to him to prevent him from potentially becoming Prime Minister. She called for an end to factionalism within Labour, advocating for the party to embrace all its traditions and voices to come together. In fullStarmer latest: Pound plummets to one-month low after Burnham plots PM challengeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
