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Burnham warned not to ‘rock the boat’ with Starmer leadership challenge

Labour’s deputy prime minister David Lammy cautioned that his party – trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls – could be forced to call an early general election if it changed leader

The Independent UK

Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With Andy Burnham confirming he is seeking to return to Westminster, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

The Independent UK

Labour chiefs warned not to rig by-election selection to block Burnham

Labour heavyweight Andy Burnham could use a vacancy in a Greater Manchester seat to seek a path to return to Westminster.

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Voices: ‘Andy Burnham could save Labour’: Readers back Manchester mayor’s potential Westminster return

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has criticised Labour’s attempts to block Andy Burnham’s potential Westminster return, insisting: ‘If Burnham wants to stand, he should stand’

The Independent UK

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

Many yearn and yearn for the Greater Manchester mayor to claim his Westminster crown. They should be careful what they wish for – as should he, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Union boss warns against Labour ‘control-freakery’ over Andy Burnham

Unison’s Andrea Egan among several figures to speak out against any moves to rig selection for Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian - UK

Will Andy Burnham stand as an MP and what would a challenge to Starmer look like?

The ‘King of the North’ has thrown his hat in the ring for the Gorton and Denton by-election

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Candidate selection in Burnham’s potential seat will be normal process – Kinnock

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham faces a choice about whether to pursue a return to Westminster.

Evening Standard

Pensioner with dementia convicted over unpaid car insurance despite not being able to drive

Court papers indicate the man is currently ‘confused much of the time’

The Independent UK

Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’

Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

The Independent UK

Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return

Andrew Gwynne said on Thursday he would stand down as MP for Gorton and Denton citing ‘significant ill health’.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bid

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood set to slash number of forces in major police shake-up

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley among those calling for sweeping reforms across England and Wales

Evening Standard

Andrew Gwynne quits as Labour MP amid hopes for Andy Burnham’s return

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MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by-election

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

Evening Standard

MP stands down paving way for potential Burnham return

Andrew Gwynne said he had suffered ‘significant ill health’ over most of the 21 years he had been an MP.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham ‘in the dark’ about reports MP may leave Manchester vacancy

Mr Burnham did not rule out whether he would stand as a candidate should Andrew Gwynne stand down as the MP for Gorton and Denton.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough

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Evening Standard

Labour MP ‘standing down’ could clear way for Andy Burnham’s Commons return

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

The Independent UK

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP with Andy Burnham tipped to stand in by-election

Starmer warns Labour MPs over leadership talk as resignation presents Greater Manchester mayor with route back to Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Gwynne resigns, opening possible route to Commons for Andy Burnham

Gorton and Denton MP’s departure will trigger byelection in which Greater Manchester mayor could seek to stand

The Guardian - UK

‘Manchesterism’ is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired

We are the fastest-growing city-region economy in the UK, proof that it is possible to use public funds effectively while reducing crisis spending, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Hillsborough Law amendment pulled amid fears over opt-out for spies

Amendments proposed by the Government on Wednesday has brought spies within the scope of the legislation.

The Guardian - UK

Withdraw Hillsborough law amendment, urge Liverpool and Manchester mayors

Draft creates ‘too broad an opt-out’ for intelligence chiefs to decide what information is released after major incident

Evening Standard

Spy opt-out in Hillsborough Law amendment ‘too broad’, northern mayors warn

MPs had been due to debate the Hillsborough Law this week but the discussion was pushed back until Monday to allow the Government to propose changes.

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