Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the Gorton and Denton by-election after a decision from Labour's ruling National Executive Committee Events
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. Politics
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’ Events
Manchester mayor has been blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election Events
Manchester mayor seeks permission to stand in upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge Events
Mayor of Greater Manchester seeks permission to stand in upcoming by-election Events
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 stand in by-election Events
The Greater Manchester mayor - seen as a top candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister - has long flirted with a return to Westminster. Events
Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labour whip removed in February last year, announced he is standing down from Parliament. Politics
Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labourwhip removed in February last year, announced he is standing down from Parliament. Events
Andrew Gwynne’s decision to stand down as an MP offers by-election opening for Labour rival to prime minister Events