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Labour is facing a backlash from some MPs after blocking Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing in a by-election. Labour MP Nadia Whittome says 'it should be a free choice for members', but Labour peer Baroness Harman says she is 'baffled' why he applied to stand.

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