Labour's Rivalry: Andy Burnham's Political Ambition Stalled

British Labour Party's Andy Burnham has been blocked from attempting a return to the House of Commons by the party's National Executive Committee. Burnham, a prominent political figure and mayor of Manchester, sought to stand as a candidate after a lawmaker's resignation, but permission was denied.

British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham, seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was barred on Sunday from seeking re-entry to Parliament by the party's governing body, reported local media sources.

Burnham, a notable figure within the party and the elected mayor of Manchester, announced his intention on Saturday to become Labour's candidate to replace a recently resigned lawmaker.

However, several news outlets, including the Guardian, reported that the Labour's National Executive Committee denied his request, voting against it during a specially held meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)