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13 hours ago

Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash

Sir Keir Starmer defended blocking Andy Burnham from standing in a by-election to avoid an unnecessary mayoral election and focus Labour resources on May elections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Minister defends blocking Burnham from byelection race to avoid unnecessary' mayoral contest UK politics live

Blocking Andy Burnham from candidacy increases the risk Labour will lose the Gorton and Denton byelection and harms election prospects.
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6 hours 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
6 hours ago

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

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9 hours ago

Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him | Zoe Williams

Labour contenders must master minute party rules while accepting that traditional rule-based protections for leaders have effectively broken down.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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Burnham is Labour's best hope of keeping Farage out of No10, UK's top pollster says

Andy Burnham is considered Labour's leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer and counter Nigel Farage, according to leading pollster Sir John Curtice.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
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Andy Burnham would be blocked by Starmer from running for parliament, claims minister

Keir Starmer and his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney would block Andy Burnham from a parliamentary shortlist, undermining any potential Labour leadership challenge.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP

Labour's national executive committee will decide whether to allow Andy Burnham to stand in a by-election amid concerns he could mount a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

Andy Burnham is seeking permission to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election while affirming support for the Labour government.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days 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
3 days 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.bbc.com
3 days ago

Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return

Andy Burnham could seek to return to Parliament via the Gorton and Denton by-election, but Labour's NEC and MPs are divided over allowing his candidacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's Andy Burnham, the man who could be king. Will he, won't he are we really still watching this movie? | Marina Hyde

We somehow have to make this more fun than immersing ourselves in the remorselessly petty mathematical dynamics of Labour's National Executive Committee. So here goes: movie-wise, before Pirates of Caribbean, Johnny Depp used to embody a desirable scarcity model. As a cultural asset he was high-prestige, low-supply, and every rudderless director thought that if only the mysterious Johnny was at the helm of their project, then everything would be rosy.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Just when Keir Starmer thought he'd got Jeffrey Epstein off his plate look who's coming to dinner | Marina Hyde

Quick update on Keir Starmer's government of national renewal: having just lost his deputy and housing secretary over her failure to pay the required stamp duty, the prime minister has also lost his US ambassador over his known close association with a known paedophile sex trafficker. Hang on he's now also lost his director of political strategy for relating some dirty jokes about Diane Abbott.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Mayor floats forcing land sale for Man Utd stadium

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is prepared to enforce the sale of land necessary for the redevelopment of Old Trafford stadium, valued at £400m by Freightliner.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Burnham calls on Starmer to tackle explosion of homelessness'

Rough sleeping in England increased by 94% since Covid, with homelessness becoming a pressing moral and economic issue.
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