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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
BBC Politics Friday 19 June 2026, 04:35 UTC 1 min read
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Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
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