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Labour’s ruling body ‘call for pause in Burnham decision over stitch-up fears’
Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election
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independent.co.uk
Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms
As a mayor Mr Burnham has to apply to Labour’s powerful ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), whose membership includes many Starmer loyalists, for permission to…
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Burnham takes fight to Starmer with fresh bid to become Labour MP
Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor of Greater Manchester, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election
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theguardian.com
Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection
Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future
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Andy Burnham latest: Decision day as Starmer allies warned not to block mayor
Manchester mayor will find out today if Labour will allow him to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge
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Labour’s ruling body ‘call for pause in Burnham decision over stitch-up fears’
Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election
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Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
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bbc.com
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body
Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign".
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Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?
The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership
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Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid
Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’
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Labour’s Burnham veto has made a tricky Manchester byelection much harder
Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and Denton
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Labour rebels accuse Starmer of ‘stitch-up’ after Burnham return blocked – latest
Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster
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Burnham suggests Labour more likely to lose byelection after blocking him – UK politics live
Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resources
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Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto makes Manchester by-election much harder for Labour
Analysis: The prime minister faced a conundrum – knowing Mr Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, David Maddox writes
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Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up? – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from the NEC’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus, Pippa previews her trip to…
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Manchester voters’ fury over Labour’s decision to block Burnham from by-election
Following a tumultuous weekend for Andy Burnham, The Independent asks voters in Manchester whether they believe their mayor should have been allowed to make a return to Westminster
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Labour MPs urged to unite after Burnham row as Reform prepares by-election candidate
Reform UK will announce its candidate for the contest on Tuesday at a press conference
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Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Andy Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.
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PM facing growing Labour rebellion as dozens of MPs sign letter over Burnham decision
Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing
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Andy Burnham can become a Labour MP – but not until 2028, Starmer suggests
Greater Manchester mayor, who the prime minister blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, due to finish his term in three years