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UK's Labour blocks potential Starmer rival from standing as MP

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LONDON; The UK's ruling Labour party on Sunday (Jan 25) blocked Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing to be an MP in an upcoming by-election. The move is likely to trigger outrage from supporters of the former cabinet minister, who is seen by some as a potential rival to Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the party and country. Sources close to Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) said a "very clear majority" opposed Burnham's bid due to concerns about the cost

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