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The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election

The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
BBC Politics Friday 19 June 2026, 08:25 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Labour Party (ORG)
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