22 h. ago Burnham rebellion grows: 50 Labour MPs sign letter to Starmer protesting against decision to block Manchester mayor

One MP called for the PM to 'consider his position' while more than 50 put their names to a letter critical of his actions. There were also calls for an emergency meeting of the party's ruling body.

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38 h. ago Burnham suggests Labour more likely to lose byelection after blocking him – UK politics live

Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resourcesThere are claims this morning saying Labour MPs opposed to the decision to block Andy Burnham from being a candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection will try to get the issued referred to a full meeting of Labour’s national executive committee, in the hope that the NEC will reverse it. The decision yesterday was taken by the NEC’s 1o-strong officers’ group, which is dominated by leadership loyalists.The NEC as a whole has about 40 members, and it contains people who would vote against Keir Starmer on this issue. But the leadership still has a clear majority on the NEC. In their story in the Times, Max Kendix, Steven Swinford and Oliver Wright say:In private, allies of Burnham in ­Westminster are looking at ways to overturn the decision, including the ­possibility of trying to convene an emergency meeting of the whole ­40-strong NEC,...

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3 d. ago ‘I’m not afraid to make a fool of myself’ – Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior speaks out after cruel David Brent memes

LIAM ROSENIOR has enjoyed a winning start to life at Chelsea, but that has not stopped him from being subjected to ridicule. The new Blues boss, who joined the club from Strasbourg earlier this month replacing Enzo Maresca, has won three of his first four games in charge with the one blemish coming in the...

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer could face imminent leadership battle as rival's path to top job is cleared

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a growing threat from the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham as the northerner finally has a path to mount a leadership challenge

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5 d. ago Nato chief cannot negotiate on behalf of Greenland or Denmark, says Danish PM

Mette Frederiksen makes comments after European leaders give cautious welcome to US president’s tariff U-turnDavos live – latest updatesThe Danish government has said Mark Rutte cannot negotiate on behalf of Denmark or Greenland over the future of the Arctic island, as the broad outlines of a deal apparently struck by the Nato secretary general and Donald Trump began to emerge.The US president said after meeting Rutte on Wednesday the “framework of a future deal” had been found to settle the transatlantic dispute over Greenland following weeks of escalating tensions that risked the biggest breakdown in relations in decades. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Liam Delap hopes Liam Rosenior reunion can help kickstart Chelsea career

Striker worked with new Blues boss at Hull

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7 d. ago Joe Aribo door to Rangers transfer return opened by Southampton reality check after Danny Rohl demand

The Light Blues are still in the market for players with boss Rohl clear on two key positions

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7 d. ago Forgotten Chelsea ‘Bomb Squad’ member reintegrated into first

AXEL DISASI was spotted in Chelsea first-team training on Tuesday after spending months in exile. The defender, 27, had been training at a different time and on a different pitch to the main squad after failing to find a move away last summer. New Blues boss Liam Rosenior said he would speak to Disasi and...

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9 d. ago Blue Posts boss: If opening a pub becomes so risky, in the end people just won't do it

Pubs are community assets, says Layo Paskin, and they’re under threat

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1 week ago EU calls emergency meeting with all 27 countries over Trump’s Greenland tariff threat

In Copenhagen, demonstrators chanted ‘Greenland is not for sale’ and displayed slogans such as ‘No means No’ and ’Hands off Greenland’

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1 week ago BREAKING Michael Carrick’s masterstroke as Man Utd beat Man City in statement performance

Michael Carrick had the perfect start to life as Manchester United boss as the Reds trashed the Blues in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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1 week ago Michael Carrick’s masterstroke sees rejuvenated Man Utd destroy hapless Man City

Michael Carrick had the perfect start to life as Manchester United boss as the Reds trashed the Blues in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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1 week ago Cardiff City transfer embargo latest as boss gives definitive answer to Everton player link

The Bluebirds boss spoke about the club's current transfer situation ahead of the game against Bradford City this weekend

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1 week ago The Latest: UN Security Council to discuss Iran's deadly protests after US request

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's deadly protests

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1 week ago Water disgrace! Taps run dry for a fifth day in a row as 17,000 homes in Kent and Sussex still without water: Calls for £500k

The firm could face being stripped of its licence as the Prime Minister said ministers had chaired daily emergency meetings to 'hold the company to account' over the ongoing crisis.

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1 week ago Ministers holding emergency meetings as 17,000 properties remain without water

South East Water has blamed the latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

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1 week ago McKinsey asks graduates to use AI chatbot in recruitment process

Blue-chip consultancy’s boss says firm has an AI ‘workforce’ of 20,000 agents operating alongside its 40,000 staffBusiness live – latest updatesMcKinsey is asking graduate applicants to “collaborate” with an artificial intelligence tool as part of its recruitment process, as competence with the technology becomes a requirement in competing for top-level jobs.The blue-chip consultancy is incorporating an “AI interview” into some final-round interviews, according to CaseBasix, a US company that helps candidates apply for posts at leading strategic consulting companies. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liam Rosenior confirms Chelsea transfer plan and reveals 'good surprise' ahead of January talks

New Blues boss reveals ‘first conversation’ with Stamford Bridge chiefs over transfers

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2 w. ago Liam Rosenior identifies five Chelsea players as 'special' talents ahead of Arsenal showdown

New Blues boss also reveals ‘scary thing’ about Cole Palmer

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2 w. ago Liam Rosenior set for immediate Chelsea boost as Tottenham close in on transfer

Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior has yet to make his first signing as Blues boss but transfer window movements across London could offer him an unexpected early boost

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