Reform UK will announce its candidate for the contest on Tuesday at a press conference

With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Following news that a Greater Manchester constituency is up for grabs, Sean…

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

Manchester mayor will find out today if Labour will allow him to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge

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

Greater Manchester mayor said he had aimed to stop Reform’s ‘divisive politics’ after he was barred from contesting by-election

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

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

Following a tumultuous weekend for Andy Burnham, The Independent asks voters in Manchester whether they believe their mayor should have been allowed to make a return to Westminster

Reform UK will announce its candidate for the contest on Tuesday at a press conference

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

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

The Greater Manchester mayor was blocked from standing in the northwest seat