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Starmer to visit China this week in bid to build bridges with Beijing

The visit marks a significant moment in Sir Keir’s push to build bridges with Beijing after a freeze in Sino-British relations in recent years.

Evening Standard

Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto will make the Manchester by-election much harder for Labour

As Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, the prime minister faces a conundrum whatever decision he makes, writes David Maddox

The Independent UK

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

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Starmer defends blocking Burnham’s bid to become Labour MP

In an attempt to quell growing backlash within his party, the PM appealed for unity as Labour braces for local elections in the spring

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

‘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

‘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

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

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

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.

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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.

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 Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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