Labour MPs revolt against blocking Andy Burnham as PM, warning decision is 'real gift' for Reform UK
Around 50 Labour MPs have signed a letter objecting to the decision to block Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton & Denton by-election.
The letter, sent to Sir Keir Starmer, warns the decision is a 'real gift' to Reform UK.
It suggests there's 'no legitimate reason' to block Burnham and asks Labour's NEC to re-evaluate.
Sir Keir defends the decision, citing focus on essential elections.
Angela Rayner mocks Reform's Lee Anderson for an X blunder.
The Reform Chief Whip shared photos of himself with activists, mistakenly taken in Rayner's constituency.
Rayner calls out Reform's inability to find the Gorton & Denton constituency.
Liberal Democrats welcome ground rent caps but demand further action on the 'absurd' system.
Steve Reed dismisses claims that Starmer's China trip hinged on approving a super embassy, calling it 'scaremongering'.
Richard Tice blasts 'Kowtow Keir' amid Chinese phone hacking reports.
Starmer dismisses leadership rivals ahead of his China trip, stating he has a five-year mandate.
Reform UK to unveil Gorton by-election candidate at 2 pm.
Mauritius may prohibit nuclear weapons storage on Chagos Islands if Labour's surrender deal proceeds.
A Muslim voting group backs the Greens to stop Nigel Farage, as Starmer braces for a potential by-election defeat.
A left-wing coalition could gain power if Reform and Conservatives fail to work together, suggests a new poll.
Andrew Griffith condemns the Tories' response to Suella Braverman's defection to Reform UK.
Starmer marks Holocaust Memorial Day, vowing 'never again'.
Starmer refuses to 'choose between' US or China ahead of his Beijing visit.
Reform sees a poll boost, opening a four-point lead over Labour as Tories slide.
Ground rents will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders, Starmer announces.
The Gorton & Denton by-election is set for February 26, with Labour searching for a candidate after Andy Burnham's snub.
The Muslim Vote urges voters in Denton & Gorton to support the Green Party in the by-election.
