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Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ whose Westminster bid sparked Labour civil war
Keir Starmer is floundering in the polls, and Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks whether the ‘King of the North’ could be its knight in shining armour, even after his Westminster bid was blocked by Starmer
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independent.co.uk
Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’
Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election
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Could Andy Burnham return as an MP and challenge Starmer?
Could an opening at a Greater Manchester constituency mark the first step of a long journey to Downing Street for the ‘King of the North’?
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Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?
Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With a path back to parliament opening up for…
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Starmer versus Burnham: How Keir plans to take back control in the North
As Andrew Gwynne’s resignation opens up a path for Andrew Burnham to make a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister, Colin Drury says the time has come for Keir to stand…
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Will Andy Burnham stand as an MP and what would a challenge to Starmer look like?
Could an opening at a Greater Manchester constituency mark the first step of a long journey to Downing Street for the ‘King of the North’?
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Andy Burnham: Could the ‘King of the North’ return to Westminster for the top job?
With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Following news that a Greater Manchester constituency is up for grabs, Sean…
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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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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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Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ whose Westminster bid sparked Labour civil war
Keir Starmer is floundering in the polls, and Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Sean O’Grady asks whether the ‘King of the North’ could be its knight in…
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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 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 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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Starmer defends blocking Burnham’s bid to become MP as Labour backlash ramps up
In an attempt to quell growing backlash within his party, the PM appealed for unity as Labour braces for local elections in spring
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theguardian.com
Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him | Zoe Williams
Labour may have successfully blocked the mayor of Greater Manchester from running for parliament, but this definitely hasn’t solved their problems, writes Zoe Williams
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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