Labour faces backlash from some MPs after Burnham blocked from standing in by-election

Andy Burnham - who could challenge Keir Starmer as leader if he became an MP - says he is "disappointed", and criticises the ...

Starmer defends blocking Burnham from by-election, as mayor says he's focusing on Manchester

Burnham - who could challenge Starmer as leader if he became an MP - said on Sunday he was "disappointed", and criticised the party for leaking the decision.