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

Labour may have successfully blocked the mayor of Greater Manchester from running for parliament, but this definitely hasn’t solved their problems, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Is Suella Braverman of Indian-origin? What to know about the new Reform UK member

In a bold political maneuver, ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman has shifted her allegiance from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. Voicing disappointment over the timid stance of her former colleagues, Braverman, who hails from an Indian heritage, is set to advocate for Fareham & Waterlooville under Nigel Farage's banner.

The Times of India

Braverman tells Reform she has ‘come home’ as she confirms defection

The former home secretary said she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years.

Evening Standard

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Who is Suella Braverman? British-Indian leader quits Conservatives over 'Tory betrayal' and joins Reform UK

Suella Braverman, the British-Indian former Home Secretary, has become the latest high-profile Conservative MP to join Reform UK.

The Times of India

Starmer government accused of avoiding scrutiny with plans to scrap aid watchdog

Exclusive: Development minister is considering closing Independent Commission for Aid Impact

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK: Ex-home secretary attacks Tory 'betrayal' as she joins Nigel Farage's party

MP says 'I feel like I’ve come home’ but Labour says it shows Farage ‘willing to accept the very worst of the Conservative Party’

Evening Standard

Offord announces £2bn in tax cuts if Reform win Holyrood election

The Reform leader was speaking at an event in Renfrewshire.

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Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection

Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the Commons

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback but Labour MP calls for him to quit

The Prime Minister was facing a Labour revolt after party chiefs stopped Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from being able to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

Evening Standard

Labour’s Burnham veto has made a tricky Manchester byelection much harder

Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and Denton

The Guardian - UK

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

The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members

The Guardian - AU

Farage to pardon convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government

The party said military personnel had been ‘unfairly hounded’.

Evening Standard

Mahmood to present radical policing reforms to MPs

The Home Secretary is expected to make a statement to the Commons on Monday afternoon on her proposals.

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Starmer faces backlash as Labour blocks Burnham by-election bid

A 10-strong group from Labour’s National Executive Committee, including the Prime Minister himself, voted to deny Mr Burnham permission to stand.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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?

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

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

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