Labour includes Burnham in Makerfield candidate selection
Andy Burnham gets NEC approval to stand in Makerfield by-election, potentially triggering a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
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Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister express concern that internal Labour Party issues are distracting the Prime Minister from responding to their request for talks on Stormont's budget crisis.
Labour Allows Burnham to Stand in Makerfield By-Election
Labour's NEC has approved Andy Burnham's candidacy for the Makerfield by-election, where he is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership if successful.
Burnham Clears Hurdle in Bid to Return to Parliament
Andy Burnham has been given the green light by Labour's NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election, fueling speculation of a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
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Labour OKs Burnham for Makerfield By-Election
Labour's NEC has allowed Andy Burnham to stand in the Makerfield by-election, potentially setting up a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
Burnham Allowed to Stand in Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham has been given permission to stand as Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election, potentially challenging Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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Wes Streeting confirms he will stand in any Labour leadership contest, despite backing Andy Burnham's return to Westminster via a by-election that could challenge Keir Starmer.
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Donald Trump warns it will be 'tough' for Keir Starmer to survive as PM. Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election. Iran war, meningitis outbreak, Russian refinery fire.
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