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UK by-election could trigger Labour leadership challenge for PM Starmer

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A closely watched by-election in the Makerfield constituency of northwest England is set to determine the future of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester and a prominent figure in the Labour Party, is the leading candidate to win the seat. If Burnham secures victory against the Reform UK candidate, it is widely expected that he will challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party and potentially the country. AI

RANK_REASON The outcome of a by-election could lead to a leadership challenge for the current Prime Minister. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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UK by-election could trigger Labour leadership challenge for PM Starmer

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Starmer’s future on the line as Britain holds closely watched vote

    Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the UK prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on Thursday. Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker, and the leading contender is Andy Burnham of the governing Labour Party, the …

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