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Starmer says he will stand if there is a leadership contest after Burnham's win – video
The UK prime minister congratulated his rival on his victory in the Makerfield byelection. The scale of Andy Burnham's win in what could be the most consequential byelection in more than six decades puts him in a strong position to…
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