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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Angela Rayner declares I'm not dead yet' as supporters plot Starmer's downfall

Angela Rayner signals readiness for a Labour leadership bid, claiming support from around 80 MPs after Andy Burnham was blocked from returning to Parliament.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Labour's NEC blocked Andy Burnham from contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election, prompting around 50 MPs to warn the decision could aid Reform UK.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Starmer v Burnham: will it split Labour? podcast

Andy Burnham sought Labour permission to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election but was blocked by the party committee, including Keir Starmer.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Burnham accuses No 10 sources of lying about byelection decision

Andy Burnham accused Downing Street of lying about blocking his bid to stand in the Gorton and Denton byelection, deepening Labour's internal conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Greens prepare for Gorton and Denton byelection fight after Andy Burnham blocked

The Greens are mounting an intensive campaign to win the Gorton and Denton by-election, exploiting Andy Burnham being barred to challenge Reform UK and Labour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Manchester voters' fury over Labour's decision to block Burnham from by-election

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him | Zoe Williams

Labour contenders must master minute party rules while accepting that traditional rule-based protections for leaders have effectively broken down.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP

Labour's national executive committee will decide whether to allow Andy Burnham to stand in a by-election amid concerns he could mount a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

Andy Burnham is seeking permission to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election while affirming support for the Labour government.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

Gary Neville wanted for major political role as Manchester United legend touted for career pivot

Gary Neville has been suggested as a potential Labour candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester if Andy Burnham vacates the post.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Can Andy Burnham calm the anger in a Manchester seat Labour fears losing?

A Gorton and Denton byelection, triggered by Andrew Gwynne's resignation, could enable Andy Burnham's return; risks Labour losing to Reform, Greens, or a pro-Gaza candidate.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return

Andy Burnham could seek to return to Parliament via the Gorton and Denton by-election, but Labour's NEC and MPs are divided over allowing his candidacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It's Andy Burnham, the man who could be king. Will he, won't he are we really still watching this movie? | Marina Hyde

We somehow have to make this more fun than immersing ourselves in the remorselessly petty mathematical dynamics of Labour's National Executive Committee. So here goes: movie-wise, before Pirates of Caribbean, Johnny Depp used to embody a desirable scarcity model. As a cultural asset he was high-prestige, low-supply, and every rudderless director thought that if only the mysterious Johnny was at the helm of their project, then everything would be rosy.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Burnham says he hopes UK rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on economy

Andy Burnham wants the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime, urges Labour to denounce Brexit's economic damage, and rejects abandoning fiscal rules.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Sadiq Khan rules out 'doing a Burnham' and reveals 'intention' to remain London mayor until 2032

There is no reason I would give this job up for another job in politics. I love what I am doing. Londoners have lent me their votes not on one, not on two but on three occasions. As long as I continue to feel I can deliver for this great city of ours, I will carry on being the mayor.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Burnham calls for two-child benefit cap to be axed in direct challenge to Starmer

Andy Burnham urges Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, calling the policy arbitrary and indefensible.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Andy Burnham calls two-child benefit limit the worst of Westminster'

Andy Burnham calls for scrapping the two-child benefit limit, labeling it arbitrary and abhorrent and linking it to child poverty and social injustice.
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