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Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
NPR News Friday 19 June 2026, 07:48 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.(Image credit: Jon Super)

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

(Image credit: Jon Super)

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