Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton....
Andy Burnham’s bid to return as MP blocked by Labour’s ruling body
Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer feared he could mount a leadership challenge....
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election....
Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it”....
Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat....
Labour wants to shake up the police – but will that solve ‘everyday crime epidemic’?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg....
Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales....
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday....
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour’s candidate....
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election....