Burnham’s Makerfield Victory Sparks Labour Leadership Signals
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Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election with about 55% of the vote, elevating him as a potential challenger to Labour leader Keir Starmer amid fading support for Starmer. The result could help Burnham secure the MPs' backing needed to trigger a leadership contest, though Starmer has pledged to fight on as prime minister. The article notes Starmer’s unpopularity due to economic and donor-related controversies and suggests Labour is facing competition from the Greens and Reform UK.
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- Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes BBC
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