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‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid
The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members
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independent.co.uk
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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theguardian.com
Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament
Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection
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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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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 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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Blocking Burnham shows Starmer’s ruthlessness cannot mask his weakness
NEC’s move merely postpones rather than resolves questions about who can lead Labour’s fightback
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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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Rebuffed Burnham can return to honing his stature and attack lines
Greater Manchester mayor will not be tested in tough byelection or against PM for now, but can continue to pose speculative threat
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‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid
The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members
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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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Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.
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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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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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Here’s the lesson of the Andy Burnham saga: Labour needs a new leader – fast | Polly Toynbee
Keir Starmer’s dismal decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor has bought him time, but it won’t change his fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee