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Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
BBC News Friday 19 June 2026, 14:34 UTC 1 min read
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Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
Henry Zeffman (PERSON) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Andy Burnham's (PERSON) Makerfield (PERSON)
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