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Starmer defends Labour move to block Burnham from running in by-election

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

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Labour rebels accuse Starmer of stitch-up over Andy Burnham: Latest

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Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash

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Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership

The other day I compared the saga of Andy Burnham, his ambitions and the forthcoming by-election in Greater Manchester to a long and twisting marble run.

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Starmer rival Burnham says he will seek a return to UK parliament

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Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body

thelondoneconomic.com · 3h

Andy Burnham lays into Labour Party in scathing statement after MP bid blocked

However, yesterday (25 January) the ‘King of the North’ received the damning news that the NEC had rejected his request to run in the by-election, claiming he even found out after the media did.

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‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid

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Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

11hon MSN

'Starmer triggers Labour civil war' and 'Republicans break ranks'

Labour's move to block Andy Burnham's return to parliament dominates Sunday's papers.

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Starmer's party blocks likely challenger from seat in UK parliament

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party has blocked the candidacy of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, a potential Starmer challenger, for a seat in the national parliament, the PA news agency reported on Sunday.

Keir Starmer breaks silence on Andy Burnham decision as Labour anger grows

Keir Starmer said Andy Burnham is doing a "great job" as Greater Manchester mayor - but allowing him to run for a Westminster seat would "divert our resources" from Labour campaigns in May's elections