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The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee voted 8-1 against allowing Burnham to step down as mayor of Manchester to run in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Labour row erupts after Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race ⊖
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…
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.
Will rattled Keir Starmer and allies BLOCK Andy Burnham's Westminster return? Rebel MPs demand leader gets out of the way of Manchester mayor as he plots path to challenge PM for power in Labour civil war ⊖
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee will today decide if self-styled 'King of the North' Mr Burnham can stand in an upcoming by-election that could allow him to challenge the PM.
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP ○
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.
In Somerset, I found glorious proof that the UK can build great council houses. So what is holding us back? | John Harris ⊕⊕
It was life-affirming to meet the residents of Rainbow Way in Minehead. But so much still stands in the way of Labour’s vision for social housing
I met Carole Guscott, a retired former carer, on a cl…
Labour's 'heated rivalry' and 'Trump backs down' ○
Andy Burnham's decision to run for a by-election and the latest on Trump's Nato comments lead the papers.
Labour's Net Zero mission tipped to ramp up tenants' bills as Ed Miliband launches £10billion energy efficiency crackdown on rental homes ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Critics say Labour's Warm Homes Plan runs the risk of landlords driving up rents to cover the hefty cost - or selling up and shrinking the rental market.
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The message is simple: Right must now unite to oust blundering Labour ⊖
Left-wingers have used tactical voting in the past, and it worked quite well for them in 2024. But it was the failure of the Right to think tactically that had the most impact.
As Andy Burnham fires the starting gun for the Labour leadership race - who are the other contenders making a move against the PM? ⊖
Although Andy Burnham has effectively fired the starting gun for the Labour leadership race, this will be far from a coronation. It is also unlikely to a one-horse race.