Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash
Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) has blocked Andy Burnham’s request to seek se…
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Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body ○
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The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.
Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection ⊖⊖
Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future
Keir Starmer’s allies are urging him to block Andy Burnham from runn…
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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