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

Andy Burnham is said to be seeking a Commons comeback to challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s position, with claims he could stand in a by-election in Andrew Gwynne’s constituency

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…

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

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

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

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

Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor

Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign".

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

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’

Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and Denton

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resources

Analysis: The prime minister faced a conundrum – knowing Mr Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, David Maddox writes

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…

In an attempt to quell growing backlash within his party, the PM appealed for unity as Labour braces for local elections in spring

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

Reform UK will announce its candidate for the contest on Tuesday at a press conference

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing