8 h. ago Should Andy Burnham be allowed to stand as a Labour MP? Take our poll and have your say

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

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28 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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32 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: Starmer allies block Manchester mayor’s Westminster comeback bid

Manchester mayor has been blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election

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53 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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55 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Burnham takes on Starmer as he confirms Westminster comeback bid to become MP

Mayor of Greater Manchester seeks permission to stand in upcoming by-election

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59 h. ago Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

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

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3 d. ago Time to make your mind up! Keir Starmer rival Andy Burnham given less than 24 hours to decide on by

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.

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4 d. ago The race to succeed Starmer 'is on': Shamed MP confirms he WILL quit Commons

Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labour whip removed in February last year, announced he is standing down from Parliament.

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4 d. ago Shamed MP confirms he WILL quit Commons as he opens door for Andy Burnham to return to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer

Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister who had the Labourwhip removed in February last year, announced he is standing down from Parliament.

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4 d. ago Starmer’s allies ready to block Burnham’s bid for Westminster comeback

Andrew Gwynne’s decision to stand down as an MP offers by-election opening for Labour rival to prime minister

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