Labour tensions as the PM refuses to let Andy Burnham seek selection in a looming by‑election, preventing his return to Westminster. Left‑wing MPs and some ministers protested, warning of damage before May’s elections. Burnham said members should decide.
The PM is warned he could face a leadership challenge after personally moving to block Andy Burnham’s bid to enter Parliament via a by-election. The decision has intensified Labour infighting, with Burnham criticising the party’s process and senior figures voicing dismay.
Labour tensions rose after the PM blocked Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from seeking a Commons return via a by‑election, dashing any near‑term leadership hopes. Burnham backers criticised the decision, while Starmer loyalists said party rules were followed.
Labour’s NEC voted 8-1 to block Andy Burnham from seeking selection in a city by-election, ending his bid to return to Westminster. Critics claim the move shields the PM from a potential leadership challenge, while party sources cite rules and the need to maintain unity.
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Labour MPs are protesting a move that blocks Andy Burnham from seeking selection for the Gorton and Denton by-election, calling it a stitch-up. A letter from MPs urges the PM to reverse the decision and let the Greater Manchester mayor contest the seat. Burnham said he was disappointed.
Starmer faces uproar after Labour’s NEC blocked Andy Burnham from seeking a Westminster return in the Gorton and Denton by‑election. Critics call the PM “cowardly”; allies fear it could spur a leadership bid from Wes Streeting. Burnham voices disappointment but urges unity.
The PM and Labour’s ruling body blocked Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from contesting the Reddish & Denton by-election, halting a return to Westminster mid-term. MPs, unions and donors warned of deepening rifts and urged a rethink amid leadership‑challenge speculation.
The PM backed a Labour NEC decision, by eight votes to one, to block Andy Burnham from contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election, arguing it would trigger an unnecessary mayoral poll in Greater Manchester. The move angered MPs; Burnham said he was disappointed and warned of wider electoral consequences.
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Andy Burnham’s attempt to re-enter Westminster via a by-election has been blocked by the PM, with party officials citing the expense of replacing him as Greater Manchester mayor. Critics say the move sidelines a potential rival, intensifying unrest within Labour.