15 h. ago Endgame for Starmer: Andy Burnham warns Labour will LOSE Manchester by

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

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29 h. ago ‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race

Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlashThe Labour party faced the prospect of civil war on Sunday night after Keir Starmer and his allies blocked Andy Burnham’s return to parliament to stave off a potential leadership challenge.There was widespread anger among Labour MPs and union backers after the 10-strong “officers’ group” of the party’s ruling body, including the prime minister himself, voted overwhelmingly to reject Burnham’s request to seek selection for the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection. Continue reading...

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

Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell says decision will cause ‘immense damage’ in scathing attack on Starmer

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33 h. ago Andy Burnham latest: Labour at war as Starmer warned blocking mayor’s by

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

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36 h. ago Labour civil war erupts as Starmer allies block Andy Burnham comeback

The party’s ruling National Executive Committee blocked a bid by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

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38 h. ago Labour on brink of civil war as party chiefs mull blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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39 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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55 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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3 d. ago Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelectionKeir Starmer is facing mounting pressure not to block Andy Burnham from making a comeback to parliament, with Angela Rayner planning to urge No 10 to let him stand in a forthcoming byelection.The prime minister’s allies have been trying to prevent Burnham’s return as a candidate in the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton, amid fears he could challenge the leadership. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

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4 d. ago It started with a WhatsApp group, and could change Greater Manchester forever

Andrew Gwynne's resignation marks the end of a turbulent period of Tameside's political history... and may give Andy Burnham a clear run to challenge Sir Keir Starmer

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4 d. ago It started with a WhatsApp group, now it could change Greater Manchester forever

Andrew Gwynne's resignation marks the end of a turbulent period of Tameside's political history... and may give Andy Burnham a clear run to challenge Sir Keir Starmer

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4 d. ago Everything Andrew Gwynne said in 690 word resignation statement

He left his post as an MP after 21 years in the job on Thursday

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4 d. ago MP Andrew Gwynne quits as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Andrew Gwynne resigns as MP, fuelling Andy Burnham leadership rumours

Gwynne had been an MP since 2005

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3 w. ago Stay oot of it! Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar warns 'unpopular' Keir Starmer to steer clear of Holyrood election campaign

In a direct criticism of the beleaguered Prime Minister and his national party leader, Mr Sarwar highlighted errors made by Sir Keir's Labour administration at Westminster.

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3 w. ago Starmer insists he WILL still be Prime Minister in 2027 as he pleads with Labour plotters ahead of New Year reset not to unleash 'chaos' by replacing him

In his first interview of 2026 the Labour leader warned those seeking to replacing him that the result would be 'utter chaos'.

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