Andy Burnham has ruled out Vladimir Putin attending next year's G20 summit in Manchester.
The Prime Minister is due to host leaders of the world's largest economies in the city where he was previously mayor in November 2027.
But he has insisted that Mr Putin, who is sanctioned by the UK following his invasion of Ukraine, won't be among those present.
Mr Burnham had previously faced a backlash over plans to invite the Russian tyrant to send a delegation next year despite the continuing conflict.
The prospect of a Russian invitation was said to be causing disquiet within Whitehall.
But insiders said the Government had no choice as there was no consensus on expelling Russia from the G20.
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