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Sir Keir Starmer has defended the Labour National Executive Committee's (NEC) decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a parliamentary by-election, saying he was doing a "great job" as Greater Manchester mayor.

The prime minister faces significant backlash from Labour MPs and members following the decision.

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Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK.

The family of former Scotland and Man United footballer Gordon McQueen says the sport needs to made safer after an inquest found heading the ball is likely to have contributed to his death.

Forecasters have named a new storm - Chandra - which is set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK tonight and tomorrow.

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