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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 Independent 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

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

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‘We want a real political fight over this’: Why Starmer wants to make Brexit the key issue at the next election

Exclusive: After tacking to the right on migration, it is on EU relations that the government believes it can strike a clear dividing line with opposition parties ahead of the next general election

The Independent UK

Trump has power to block Starmer’s Chagos deal, No 10 admits

Legislation on controversial deal will not now be debated in Lords on Monday amid warnings it could breach international treaty

The Independent UK

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

Shabana Mahmood praises Andy Burnham before meeting to decide his fate

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 Independent UK

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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

Online outrage is driving rapid social media law changes, says campaigner

Baroness Kidron said recent laws have failed to meet campaigners’ expectations

The Independent 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

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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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities

The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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 Independent UK

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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