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PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
BBC Politics Wednesday 17 June 2026, 08:31 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.
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