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Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point

Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
BBC UK Friday 19 June 2026, 04:04 UTC 1 min read
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The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.
Burnham (ORG) Makerfield (PERSON) Greater Manchester (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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