The question of rejoining the European Union has been brought to the fore in the battle for the Labour leadership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

Could now former health secretary and Manchester mayor be about to make an unlikely deal to oust Keir Starmer?

A Labour MP said he would step down, triggering a by-election in the safe seat allowing the return of Prime Minister Starmer's rival

Manchester mayor finds seat he may be able to contest in a byelection, opening up a route to challenge the UK prime minister

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced he will be requesting the permission of Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons…

One of Keir Starmer's top cabinet ministers has said he will campaign for any Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election but warned of the 'risk' of losing the seat and the…

Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

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Labour is split over the prospect of a long leadership contest, with many wanting to avoid chaos and others pushing for a wide field of candidates

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The question of rejoining the European Union has been brought to the fore in the battle for the Labour leadership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces challenges from Andy Burnham…

Both men have indicated they would want to be in any contest for the Labour leadership

Labour leadership contender Wes Streeting calls Brexit a ‘catastrophic mistake’ while Andy Burnham sees ‘long-term case’ for rejoining EU

Labour leadership contender Wes Streeting calls Brexit a ‘catastrophic mistake’ while Andy Burnham sees ‘long-term case’ for rejoining EU

The former health secretary is accused of playing into Nigel Farage’s hands by raising the issue of Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament.

Andy Burnham has attempted to distance himself from his previous desire to reverse the 2016 referendum as he stands in a vote-Leave constituency