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Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand

Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand
NYT World Friday 19 June 2026, 16:20 UTC By Stephen Castle 1 min read
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Andy Burnham speaking to his supporters on Friday after winning a seat in Parliament with almost 55 percent of the vote.

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