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The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

‘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

Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, while opponents accuse him of a ‘show of ego’

The Independent UK

Burnham says he plans to stand in by-election

Several senior Labour figures have called for Mr Burnham to be allowed to stand.

Evening Standard

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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

Khan urges Labour not to block Burnham by-election candidacy

The mayor of London joined Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell in calling for Mr Burnham to be allowed to stand if he so desires.

Evening Standard

Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

As a mayor Mr Burnham has to apply to Labour’s powerful ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), whose membership includes many Starmer loyalists, for permission to stand in by-election

The Independent UK

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Andy Burnham latest: Mayor ‘disappointed’ after bid to return as Labour MP in by-election is blocked

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

The Independent UK

Labour deputy leader appears to warn against blocking Burnham by-election bid

Lucy Powell said the mayor of Greater Manchester would have to make his own mind up about attempting to stand in the poll.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

The Independent UK

Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect ‘Jolie’ gene

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the plans for the first-of-its-kind database

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Chiropodist struck off after removing prisoners toe without consent

The Health and Care Professionals Tribunal Service (HCPTS) hearing confirmed she will be struck off from February 14

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to ‘best big brother’ who died in Greater Manchester car crash

Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali died when the car he was travelling in collided with a taxi on Sunday, January 11

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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

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

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

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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 Independent UK

Burnham warned not to ‘rock the boat’ with Starmer leadership challenge

Labour’s deputy prime minister David Lammy cautioned that his party – trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls – could be forced to call an early general election if it changed leader

The Independent UK

Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With Andy Burnham confirming he is seeking to return to Westminster, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

Evening Standard

Labour chiefs warned not to rig by-election selection to block Burnham

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Andy Burnham could save Labour’: Readers back Manchester mayor’s potential Westminster return

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has criticised Labour’s attempts to block Andy Burnham’s potential Westminster return, insisting: ‘If Burnham wants to stand, he should stand’

The Guardian - UK

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

Many yearn and yearn for the Greater Manchester mayor to claim his Westminster crown. They should be careful what they wish for – as should he, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Union boss warns against Labour ‘control-freakery’ over Andy Burnham

Unison’s Andrea Egan among several figures to speak out against any moves to rig selection for Gorton and Denton byelection

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