Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election

The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.
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Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

The conference of Labour’s north-west England MPs will see former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner tell colleagues she is supportive of allowing the mayor of Greater Manchester to stand in the Gorton and Denton constituency candidacy race, according to The Times newspaper.
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Planning permission for Buckinghamshire data center likely to be quashed after UK Government admits “serious logical error”

The UK Government has admitted that it made a “serious logical error” when granting planning permission to a data center in Buckinghamshire, making it likely that the decision will be quashed, reports Bloomberg.

Rayner urges Starmer to keep promise on leasehold reform

Ex-deputy PM says government must stick to plans to cap charges for leaseholders in England and Wales
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Angela Rayner forced to deny pact with Wes Streeting for Labour leadership

Angela Rayner has been forced to deny claims she has been invited to form a “joint ticket” with Wes Streeting to take over the Labour leadership. A source close to the former deputy prime minister insisted “there is no vacancy and there is no pact ...

Labour rows back on 40pc affordable homes target for new towns

Labour has watered down its pledge to ensure 40pc of homes in England’s new towns are affordable. The Government previously said it would help new towns meet housing needs by ensuring four in 10 new builds were affordable, with a focus on social rented homes.
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