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 China with Keir Starmer

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

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

Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor

Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign".

NEC’s move merely postpones rather than resolves questions about who can lead Labour’s fightback

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

Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and Denton

Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resources

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

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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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Despite Starmer’s claim, Greens believe they also have a chance after Labour blocked Andy Burnham from running