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.

Andy Burnham ‘disappointed’ after by-election bid blocked: Latest

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

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

The National Executive Committee (NEC), which is chaired by home secretary Shabana Mahmood and also includes Sir Keir, has ...

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from standing in crunch by-election

Blocking the Greater Manchester mayor is likely to provoke anger from some parts of the Labour Party and will be perceived as ...
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Andy Burnham blocked from standing as an MP by Starmer allies

Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as an MP, according to sources close to Labour’s ruling body. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) met virtually on Sunday after the Greater ...
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Burnham could be blocked from standing as MP by all-women shortlist, says Mahmood

Andy Burnham could be blocked from standing as an MP by an all-women shortlist, the Home Secretary has said. Labour’s ruling body is set to decide whether he can stand as a by-election candidate after ...