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Burnham says claims that he was told in advance about by-election block are ‘simply untrue’

Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election

The Independent UK 6 min read

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from standing for parliament: how it happened and why

The Labour party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has voted to block Andy Burnham from seeking selection for the vacant Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. The move and its fallout have exposed fault lines within the Labour party that go beyond a single byelection.

The Conversation 7 min read

Blocking Burnham will ‘hasten your demise,’ Starmer warned by senior London MP as Labour civil war explodes

Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Gorton and Denton by-election contest bid rejected

Evening Standard 6 min read

Labour’s powerful ruling body ‘calls for pause in Burnham by-election decision over stitch-up fears’

Labour's governing National Executive Committee is embroiled in a furious row over whether to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election

The Independent UK 4 min read

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Evening Standard 3 min read

Starmer should be held ‘personally responsible’ if trans women are harassed in male toilets, Labour NEC member says

Exclusive: A member of Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee claims Sir Keir Starmer is telling trans people to put themselves in harm’s way

The Independent UK 5 min read

South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says

ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades, invites other parties to join a unity government.

Al Jazeera 5 min read

Angela Constance takes over from Kirsten Oswald as new SNP business convener

THE SNP have appointed Angela Constance MSP as the party’s new business convener at a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

The National (Scotland) 2 min read

Ward and village volunteer system in Andhra Pradesh is unconstitutional, says Somu Veerraju

Somu Veerraju, BJP National Executive Committee member, said the Andhra Pradesh ward and village volunteer system is unconstitutional and should be done away with. He claimed it was introduced with political interest and to bring YSRCP back to power. He said the State govt. spent ₹5,000 crore by 2023 to…

The Hindu 1 min read

Left-leaning Labour MP hits out after losing reselection bid to shadow minister

Mick Whitley expressed ‘confusion and disappointment’ at the National Executive Committee’s decision to hold a vote on the candidacy.

The Independent UK 4 min read