The New York Times
Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.
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