3 h. ago ‘Pubs are struggling across south London – so I quizzed the Prime Minister about it’

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4 h. ago Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection

Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime ministerUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended Labour’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for parliament, a move which has triggered a major backlash against the prime minister from sections of his own party.Starmer said on Monday he and his fellow officers on Labour’s ruling executive committee had decided not to let Burnham quit as mayor of Greater Manchester to avoid triggering a costly mayoral election. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Starmer to visit China this week in bid to build bridges with Beijing

The visit marks a significant moment in Sir Keir’s push to build bridges with Beijing after a freeze in Sino-British relations in recent years.

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7 h. ago Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto will make the Manchester by

The prime minister faced a conundrum – knowing Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, David Maddox writes

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7 h. ago Starmer defends Labour move to block Burnham from running in by

The Prime Minister insisted the ‘battle of our times’ was between Labour and Reform rather than within his own party.

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7 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Is Keir Starmer running scared by blocking Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being warned that the by-election block on Andy Burnham has made it more likely he will face a leadership challenge.

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8 h. ago How Starmer could still be ousted by Labour as Streeting and Rayner prepare to pounce after Burnham meltdown

In many ways stopping Burnham was always going to be the easier victory for the Prime Minister as he tries to keep hold of power.

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9 h. ago Keir Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback but Labour MP calls for him to quit

The Prime Minister was facing a Labour revolt after party chiefs stopped Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from being able to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

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10 h. ago ‘Psychodrama’ threat to Labour led party chiefs to block Andy Burnham Commons comeback, says minister

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hit by furious backlash from MPs, particularly on the Left of the Labour Party

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13 h. ago Lame duck Starmer has 'only hastened his demise' after he personally helped block Burnham's return

On a dramatic day yesterday, the Prime Minister was accused of running scared after personally leading efforts to stop the Greater Manchester mayor's bid to become an MP.

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19 h. ago 'Kowtow Keir's going on his knees': PM's China visit puts UK national security at risk, blasts Dame Priti

The former home secretary said the Prime Minister was going to Beijing 'on his knees' rather than from a position of strength.

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21 h. ago Israel agrees to ‘limited reopening’ of Gaza’s Rafah crossing once operation to locate hostage completed

The opening of the the Rafah crossing with Egypt is a key part of the US brokered ceasefireIsrael said on Sunday its military was conducting a “large-scale operation” to locate the body of the last hostage in Gaza, adding that it would only reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt after the mission was completed.The statement came as Israel’s cabinet met to discuss the possibility of opening the key border crossing, and a day after top US envoys met prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and reportedly urged him to reopen the vital entry point for aid into Gaza. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Starmer must deliver on Labour’s manifesto pledges to stop party being ripped apart by decision on Burnham

Editorial: The backlash to the prime minister blocking Andy Burnham from trying to return to the Commons will pile pressure on him to perform better domestically

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23 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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24 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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27 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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27 h. ago Legendary BBC broadcaster and radio host dies as tributes paid to 'towering voice'

Former BBC broadcaster and BBC Radio 4 host Sir Mark Tully has sadly died at the age of 90 as his death has seen the organisation and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pay tribute

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27 h. ago Swiss president responds to Italy’s fury over bar manager’s release

The Italian Prime Minister called his release ‘an affront to the memory of the victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy and an insult to their families’

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29 h. ago Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain’s governing Labour Party after its popular mayor of Manchester was prevented from standing at a special election, with critics claiming that Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not want to see a potential rival back in the House of Commons

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42 h. ago Will the 'Red Queen' become King of the North's Number Two? Angela Rayner poised for dramatic return to Government if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister

The so-called Red Queen is expected to regain her post of Deputy Prime Minister as well as a plum Cabinet job as rewards for backing Mr Burnham.

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