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Andy Burnham-backed Labour group demands 'total overhaul of personnel' in No10 amid Mandelson scandal

Mainstream, which is backed by the Greater Manchester mayor, said its members did not want to watch Labour ‘succumb to the same old sickness’ of ‘elite privilege, spin and toxic factionalism’

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February 5, 2026

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson and 'believing his lies'

Reaction from the BBC's live blog.

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February 5, 2026

Labour MPs and groups react to Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment and Epstein ties

"While working people faced the fallout of a financial crisis he helped manage, he was exchanging power and access with a convicted criminal."

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February 4, 2026

Veteran Labour NEC member Ann Black to stand down

Black endorsed three NEC candidates backed by Mainstream, Cat Arnold, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul and Kerry Postlewhite.

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January 26, 2026

Labour urged to reverse decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in by-election

Mainstream has said the decision should be reversed, while Manchester voters also say that Labour was "wrong" to block Burnham from standing.

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January 26, 2026

‘Huge mistake’: Labour in turmoil as Burnham blocked from byelection race

Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash.

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January 25, 2026

Burnham takes fight to Starmer as he launches new bid to become Labour MP

Supporters have warned Labour not to block the mayor, a leading rival of the prime minister, from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, while opponents accuse him of a ‘show of ego’.

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January 24, 2026

Andy Burnham’s people

The factions that could take him to power are already forming.

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January 24, 2026

Mainstream Ballots Members on NEC Candidates

Organising network Mainstream have today announced to their members the candidates they advise supporting for election to the Labour National Executive Committee (NEC).

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January 7, 2026
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