Was Starmer right to block Andy Burnham's bid for MP? | LBC
January 27, 2026
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as posted by the channelAndy Burnham has been blocked from standing in a by-election following a decision from Labour's ruling committee.
He had required permission from the NEC to run as Labour's candidate for the Westminster seat.
But the 10-person panel voted eight to one against him, it is understood.
Mr Burnham confirmed on Saturday he had applied for permission to run amid long-running speculation he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership.
James O'Brien and LBC callers debate whether the PM made the right decision in knocking down the Mayors bid to return to Westminster.
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