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After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics

After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics
NYT World Saturday 20 June 2026, 11:36 UTC By Michael D. Shear 1 min read
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Andy Burnham speaking after winning a special election as a member of Parliament for Makerfield, in northwest England, on Friday. He received almost 55 percent of the vote, easily besting the candidate from Reform U.K.

Andy Burnham speaking after winning a special election as a member of Parliament for Makerfield, in northwest England, on Friday. He received almost 55 percent of the vote, easily besting the candidate from Reform U.K.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Parliament (ORG) Makerfield (PERSON) England (LOCATION) U.K. (LOCATION)
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