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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

PM facing growing Labour rebellion as dozens of MPs sign letter over Burnham decision

About 50 Labour MPs object to blocking Andy Burnham from the Greater Manchester by-election, warning the NEC decision hands Reform UK an advantage.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton by-election, attributing Labour's third-place finish to the NEC's decision to block his candidacy due to mayoral election costs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Burnham would probably' have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Labour's deputy leader believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, where Labour fell to third place behind the Greens and Reform UK.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Angela Rayner declares I'm not dead yet' as supporters plot Starmer's downfall

Angela Rayner signals readiness for a Labour leadership bid, claiming support from around 80 MPs after Andy Burnham was blocked from returning to Parliament.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Greens prepare for Gorton and Denton byelection fight after Andy Burnham blocked

The Greens are mounting an intensive campaign to win the Gorton and Denton by-election, exploiting Andy Burnham being barred to challenge Reform UK and Labour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Manchester voters' fury over Labour's decision to block Burnham from by-election

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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Gary Neville wanted for major political role as Manchester United legend touted for career pivot

Gary Neville has been suggested as a potential Labour candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester if Andy Burnham vacates the post.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Can Andy Burnham calm the anger in a Manchester seat Labour fears losing?

A Gorton and Denton byelection, triggered by Andrew Gwynne's resignation, could enable Andy Burnham's return; risks Labour losing to Reform, Greens, or a pro-Gaza candidate.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Burnham says he hopes UK rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on economy

Andy Burnham wants the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime, urges Labour to denounce Brexit's economic damage, and rejects abandoning fiscal rules.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Sadiq Khan rules out 'doing a Burnham' and reveals 'intention' to remain London mayor until 2032

There is no reason I would give this job up for another job in politics. I love what I am doing. Londoners have lent me their votes not on one, not on two but on three occasions. As long as I continue to feel I can deliver for this great city of ours, I will carry on being the mayor.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Burnham calls for two-child benefit cap to be axed in direct challenge to Starmer

Andy Burnham urges Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, calling the policy arbitrary and indefensible.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Andy Burnham calls two-child benefit limit the worst of Westminster'

Andy Burnham calls for scrapping the two-child benefit limit, labeling it arbitrary and abhorrent and linking it to child poverty and social injustice.
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