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. Evening Standard · Jan 26
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 · Jan 26
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 · Jan 26
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 · Jan 26
Monday briefing: What we know about the death of Alex Pretti In today’s newsletter: A second US citizen has been shot dead by federal officials in Minneapolis in less than three weeks – and the Trump narrative still doesn’t tally with videos from the scene The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
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 · Jan 26
‘A southern economy in the north’: how Warrington has adapted to change Good transport links and the quietly booming nuclear sector are helping the Cheshire town to thrive The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
‘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 · Jan 26
Suella Braverman latest: Farage blames Tory defector’s ‘useless’ government record on ECHR as she joins Reform Suella Braverman was unveiled at a Reform rally for veterans in London as the eighth MP for the party The Independent UK · Jan 26
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. Evening Standard · Jan 26
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. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Class should be ‘protected characteristic’ as arts world too posh, report says A review carried out in Greater Manchester found working class people are struggling to get in to and stay in the arts world. Evening Standard · Jan 26
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 · Jan 25
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 · Jan 25
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China
Evening Standard · Jan 25 Andy Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Labour blocks bid to contest by-election Members of Labour’s National Executive Committee voted on Sunday morning to deny the mayor of Greater Manchester permission to stand in the contest.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP? The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 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 · Jan 25 Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must Good politics is about collaboration and contestation. The NEC’s ruling means the party has turned its back on that, says Neal Lawson, director of campaign organisation Compass
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election A row has erupted within Britain’s governing Labour Party after its popular mayor of Manchester was prevented from standing at a special election, with critics claiming that Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not want to see a potential rival back in the House of Commons
Evening Standard · Jan 25 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 Independent UK · Jan 25 Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election The decision was made by a 10-strong sub-group of the party’s National Executive Committee.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 ‘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 Independent UK · Jan 25 Baghdad says it will prosecute Islamic State militants being moved from Syria to Iraq Baghdad says it will prosecute and try militants from the Islamic State group who are being transferred from prisons and detention camps in neighboring Syria to Iraq under a U.S.-brokered deal