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

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: 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

The Independent UK

Rebuffed Burnham can return to honing his stature and attack lines

Greater Manchester mayor will not be tested in tough byelection or against PM for now, but can continue to pose speculative threat

The Guardian - UK

Sajid Javid calls on Nigel Farage to apologise for alleged schoolboy racism

Reform leader’s remarks wrong and lack of formal apology ‘disturbs me’, former Tory chancellor says

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer had no good options on Burnham – but blocking him is a big risk

PM will now face questions over whether he is focused more on protecting job than boosting Labour’s chances

The Guardian - UK

Blocking Burnham will ‘hasten your demise,’ Starmer warned by senior London MP as Labour civil war explodes

Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Gorton and Denton by-election contest bid rejected

Evening Standard

‘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 backlash

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I think certain people need to be locked up’

Can a prison officer turned tram driver and a retired medical tech operations manager agree on incarceration, antisemitism and Trump?

The Guardian - UK

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Labour on brink of civil war as party chiefs mull blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Evening Standard

Labour must avoid ‘psychodrama’, says Mahmood, as NEC meets to decide if Burnham can stand

Home secretary is chair of party’s NEC, which will decide if Greater Manchester mayor can seek return to parliament

The Guardian - UK

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Evening Standard

Now is not the time to undermine the prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is seeking permission to return to the Commons, but he would be a distraction for Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

‘The best interests of our party’: Andy Burnham’s letter to Labour NEC in full

The full text of Burnham’s letter to Labour’s ruling national executive committee

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK’s private health insurance plan would cost £1.7bn, Streeting to say

Health secretary will describe plan to offer tax relief on private healthcare as ‘tax cut for the wealthiest’

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Red meat, no lettuce: Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attend private lunch after week of Tory defections

Meal at Mayfair club took place on day Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick criticised former PM’s mini-budget

Evening Standard

Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.

The Guardian - UK

Poorly performing police forces to be named and shamed under new plans

Home Office to set targets for response times and victim satisfaction as home secretary takes powers to intervene directly

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

The former Manchester United and England defender has been mooted as a potential Greater Manchester mayoral candidate

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelection

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner 'to back Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster'

Labour party commentators have warned the Manchester mayor’s return could lead to a damaging and unnecessary internal row

Evening Standard

Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe

The Scottish Tory leader accused the Scottish Government of being ‘addicted to secrecy’.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s judgment: blocking Andy Burnham would be a mistake

Editorial: Excluding a popular mayor would fracture Labour’s coalition and make Downing Street look fearful rather than authoritative

Evening Standard

Jenrick hits back at Badenoch’s claims he lied, amid war of words with ex-party

Mr Jenrick last week dramatically defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Mrs Badenoch from her front bench.

The Guardian - UK

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

After Andrew Gwynne’s exit, voters in Gorton and Denton are fractured – and increasingly willing to look elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period

Philip Young, who served on Swindon borough council, pleads guilty to offences against ex-spouse Joanne Young

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