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Why Andy Burnham was blocked by Sir Keir Starmer

Monday 26 January 2026 17:07, UK

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Andy Burnham came across as "entitled", according to Harriet Harman, when he went on social media after Sir Keir Starmer blocked him from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. So what actually happened behind the scenes?

This mini episode is your quick guide to the political chaos of the past 48 hours. Why did Mr Burnham try to get back into parliament and why did Labour's leadership move to stop him? What does it mean for Sir Keir's authority, the looming by-election, and Labour's battle with Reform?

Plus, as we go into the studio to record, there's another major Conservative defection - former home secretary Suella Braverman - to Reform. What's going on in the Conservative Party? And do Ruth Davidson and Andy Street have the answer?

You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk.

Remember, you can also watch Beth, Harriet and Ruth on YouTube.

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