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The Latest Breaking News from the National Executive Committee

Sturgeon: I didn’t shut down people raising concerns about SNP finances

Scotland’s former first minister said critics were saying things about her that were ‘not true’.

Evening Standard · May 29

Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge

Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election selection process.

Evening Standard · May 15

Could Andy Burnham become prime minister? Five steps to replace Starmer

These are the steps the current Mayor of Manchester would have to take before becoming the UK’s next prime minister

The Independent UK · May 12

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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 · Jan 24

Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

Alba to review leadership election after 'false' claims vote 'was rigged'

ALBA’S leadership election is to be reviewed in an attempt to quash accusations briefed to the media that the vote was “rigged” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Diane Abbott gets Labour whip back but trail-blazing MP not expected to stand in election

Ms Abbott was an independent MP when Parliament was prorogued on Friday, May 24, ahead of the General Election on July 4

Evening Standard · May 28, 2024

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Tube strikes: RMT members meet to decide walkout dates after rejecting 5% pay offer

RMT union members voted 90.5% in favour of taking strike action in bid to win better deal from TfL

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Keir Starmer to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing for Labour at NEC meeting

Corbyn said the Labour leader had ‘denigrated the democratic foundations’ of the party

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

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