Labour MPs are rebelling against Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from a by-election, with more than 50 signing a protest letter and warnings of a potential leadership challenge.

More than 50 Labour MPs signed a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer protesting his decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26, 2024, with one MP calling for Starmer to 'consider his position' and Nigel Farage saying Reform UK's chances have 'improved massively' as a result.