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’

Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

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…

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection

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

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

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’

The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members

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

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

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