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

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

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

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…

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

The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.

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