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Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer

Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer
Financial Times Friday 19 June 2026, 05:49 UTC 1 min read
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Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll

Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll
Starmer Greater Manchester (ORG) Farage (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON)
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