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Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election

The decision was made by a 10-strong sub-group of the party’s National Executive Committee.

The Independent UK

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

Shabana Mahmood praises Andy Burnham before meeting to decide his fate

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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Labour on brink of civil war as party chiefs mull blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Evening Standard

Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, while opponents accuse him of a ‘show of ego’

The Independent UK

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

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Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.

Evening Standard

Can Andy Burnham calm the anger in a Manchester seat Labour fears losing?

After Andrew Gwynne’s exit, voters in Gorton and Denton are fractured – and increasingly willing to look elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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.

Evening Standard

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

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Evening Standard

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages

The MP for Gorton and Denton apologised for any offence caused.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer sacks health minister Andrew Gwynne over WhatsApp messages

The MP for Gorton and Denton apologised for any offence caused.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese and Labor left pick climate expert Alice Jordan-Baird for Victorian seat of Gorton

Richard Marles wins stoush against Bill Shorten’s old union, the Australian Workers’ Union, for the safe Labor seat

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to ‘mother to everyone’ killed in Manchester stabbing

Man arrested after Alberta Obinim, 43, is fatally wounded in attack that left her daughter and husband critically injured

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Evening Standard

Woman dies and girl, 17, injured in Manchester triple stabbing

Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of murder after the violence unfolded in Gorton

Manchester Evening News

The best schools in Manchester according to Ofsted 'outstanding' ratings

The schools given the highest rating across the city

Manchester Evening News

Gorton's famous annual carnival returning to Debdale Park

Returning on the 9th of July, the carnival is expected to bring a horticultural show (gardening event), a parade and the return of Gorton's famous car show meets.

Manchester Evening News

'Everyone knew and looked after each other': Manchester's lost estate where people would go back to live 'in a heartbeat'

Brook House flats in West Gorton fell victim to a city-wide programme of demolition, but is fondly remembered by those who lived there. Lee Grimsditch reports

Manchester Evening News

Four people arrested following Gorton shooting released on bail

Police were called to Darras Road, Gorton, on Thursday moirning

Manchester Evening News

Four arrested after horror Manchester street shooting as terrified children flee indoors

Police taped off Darras Road in Gorton

Manchester Evening News

Huge police presence in Gorton as homes raided with drugs, wads of cash and stolen vehicles seized

Several people were arrested in the major operation

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