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Burnham says claims that he was told in advance about by-election block are ‘simply untrue’

Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election

The Independent UK

Labour civil war: 50 Labour MPs sign letter objecting to blocking Andy Burnham from by-election

Labour MPs warn Keir Starmer decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton by-election could be a “real gift” to Reform UK

Evening Standard

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from standing for parliament: how it happened and why

The Labour party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has voted to block Andy Burnham from seeking selection for the vacant Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. The move and its fallout have exposed fault lines within the Labour party that go beyond a single byelection.

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Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of imminent return as MP appear remote as relationship with Starmer at low ebb

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs urged to unite ahead of by-election after fallout over Burnham

The Prime Minister insisted on Monday the ‘battle of our times’ was between Labour and Reform UK, as he defended blocking Mr Burnham from standing.

Evening Standard

‘Labour now is just the Tories in red’: Manchester voters’ fury over decision to block Burnham from by-election

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

The Independent UK

Who are the NEC members who voted in Andy Burnham's by-election bid?

A 10-member NEC officers’ subgroup blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. This is who sat on the panel, and how each of them voted

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Here’s the lesson of the Andy Burnham saga: Labour needs a new leader – fast

Keir Starmer’s dismal decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor has bought him time, but it won’t change his fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him

Labour may have successfully blocked the mayor of Greater Manchester from running for parliament, but this definitely hasn’t solved their problems, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Starmer defends Labour move to block Burnham from running in by-election

The Prime Minister insisted the ‘battle of our times’ was between Labour and Reform rather than within his own party.

Evening Standard

Starmer defends blocking Burnham’s bid to become Labour MP

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

The Independent UK

Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection

Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the Commons

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback but Labour MP calls for him to quit

The Prime Minister was facing a Labour revolt after party chiefs stopped Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from being able to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - AU

‘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

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman latest: Farage blames Tory defector’s ‘useless’ government record on ECHR as she joins Reform

Suella Braverman was unveiled at a Reform rally for veterans in London as the eighth MP for the party

Evening Standard

Starmer faces backlash as Labour blocks Burnham by-election bid

A 10-strong group from Labour’s National Executive Committee, including the Prime Minister himself, voted to deny Mr Burnham permission to stand.

The Independent UK

Starmer must deliver on Labour’s manifesto pledges to stop party being ripped apart by decision on Burnham

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The backlash to the prime minister blocking Andy Burnham from trying to return to the Commons will pile pressure on him to perform better domestically

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Labour blocks bid to contest by-election

Members of Labour’s National Executive Committee voted on Sunday morning to deny the mayor of Greater Manchester permission to stand in the contest.

The Independent UK

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’

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Starmer had no good options on Burnham – but blocking him is a big risk

PM will now face questions over whether he is focused more on protecting job than boosting Labour’s chances

The Guardian - UK

Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must

Good politics is about collaboration and contestation. The NEC’s ruling means the party has turned its back on that, says Neal Lawson, director of campaign organisation Compass

Evening Standard

Blocking Burnham will ‘hasten your demise,’ Starmer warned by senior London MP as Labour civil war explodes

Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Gorton and Denton by-election contest bid rejected

The Independent UK

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election

The decision was made by a 10-strong sub-group of the party’s National Executive Committee.

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