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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
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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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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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: 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 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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‘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 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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bbc.com
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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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