9 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Starmer defends blocking mayor’s bid to become MP as Labour rebellion ramps up

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

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11 h. ago Starmer dismisses fury at blocking rival Andy Burnham from MP bid saying it would cost Labour too much money

Andy Burnham voiced frustration after the PM led a dramatic move by the ruling national executive committee to prevent him standing.

Economics

24 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Mayor ‘disappointed’ after bid to return as Labour MP in by

Manchester mayor prevented from standing in upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election in move that risks sparking civil war within the party

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25 h. ago Andy Burnham speaks out on his 'disappointment' over being blocked from returning to Westminster to avoid a leadership challenge

In a move that widened Labour's civil war, a committee that includes the Prime Minister voted this morning to prevent the Greater Manchester mayor from contesting a Commons seat.

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27 h. ago Andy Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Labour blocks bid to contest by

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

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28 h. ago Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid

Labour MPs warn the prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters backed the move, saying it would help the party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’

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36 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Decision day for Labour as Starmer allies warned not to block mayor’s Commons bid

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

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50 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Labour committee urged not to block Manchester mayor’s Westminster comeback bid

Manchester mayor seeks permission to stand in upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge

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52 h. ago Andy Burnham confirms he IS standing for Parliament : Keir Starmer faces civil war in the Labour party as he considers whether to block mayor's bid to rejoin Commons

The Greater Manchester mayor will contest the Gorton and Denton by-election, possibly as early as next month.

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