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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine years UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a huge majority, paving the way for a…
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