Andy Burnham3 hrs agoAnxiety in Labour as by-election set to go aheadGorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.3 hrs ago5 hrs agoStarmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlashThe Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoWhy was Andy Burnham blocked to become an MP?The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what's been going on.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoBBC Radio Manchester listeners have their say about Burnham's thwarted Westminster ambitionsBBC Radio Manchester listeners have their say about Andy Burnham's thwarted Westminster ambitions.7 hrs ago1 day agoAndy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blockedThe Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.1 day ago1 day agoChris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadershipIn a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.1 day ago1 day agoDecision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP candidateAllies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.1 day ago2 days agoAndy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-electionHe says in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".2 days ago2 days agoBurnham faces deadline on by-election decisionThe Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gorton and Denton seat.2 days ago...
