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PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest

PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
BBC UK Wednesday 17 June 2026, 07:30 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.
Burnham (PERSON) Labour (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Andy Burnham (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON)
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