Labour row erupts after Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race

Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlashLabour’s national executive committee has blocked Andy Burnham’s request to seek selection for the Gorton and Denton byelection, according to Labour sources.The decision is likely to set off a ferocious row with allies of the Greater Manchester mayor. Continue reading...