"Do not underestimate the depth of anger people will feel about this disgusting decision. If you think it strengthens you I tell you it will simply hasten your demise. You could have shown magnanimous leadership but instead it's cowardice."
"This stitch-up puts control before country. Those who have orchestrated this outcome are happy to destroy the Labour Party because of their deep seated factionalism. We've seen this before when some individuals were actively working against us winning. We're rapidly losing all sense of reason."
"Although the party would be confident of retaining the mayoralty, the NEC could not put Labour's control of Greater Manchester at any risk."
The Labour National Executive Committee voted eight to one to block Andy Burnham from returning to the Commons. Senior figures warned that barring Burnham risks deep anger among members and could damage Sir Keir Starmer and the party. Concerns include a potential mayoral by-election in Greater Manchester that would use substantial public funds and divert campaign resources. Reform UK is challenging the Gorton and Denton by-election, raising fears that losing could be irrecoverable. Critics described the decision as factional and destructive, while the NEC argued the move protected Labour control of Greater Manchester and resources.
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