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‘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

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

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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

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Labour’s powerful ruling body ‘calls for pause in Burnham by-election decision over stitch-up fears’

Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

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.

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The Independent UK

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 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.

The Guardian - 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

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The Independent 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 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

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

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.

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 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

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