Burnham’s win poses challenge to Starmer

Financial Times Friday 19 June 2026, 03:31 UTC 1 min read

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Greater Manchester mayor to return to parliament as an MP and be able to challenge rival to be UK prime minister

Greater Manchester mayor to return to parliament as an MP and be able to challenge rival to be UK prime minister [Image text:] Makerfield by-election vote share (%) 0 10 20 30 40 50 Labour 54.82 Reform 34.51 Restore 6.84 Conservative 2.19 Green 0.68 Lib Dem 0.36 Others 0.6 Source: PA

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Burnham’s win poses challenge to Starmer

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