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Andy Burnham wins UK parliamentary seat, eyes challenge to Keir Starmer

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Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a parliamentary seat in the Makerfield by-election, positioning himself as a potential challenger to UK Labour leader Keir Starmer. Burnham secured a significant majority with 54.8% of the vote, while Reform UK's candidate came in second. Burnham declared his victory a "turning point" for British politics and a "final chance to change" the party's direction. AI

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Andy Burnham wins UK parliamentary seat, eyes challenge to Keir Starmer

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    ‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up challenge to UK’s Starmer

    Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after decisively winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday, in what could be the most consequential local election in more than six decades. Burnham, the Greater Manchester ma…

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