Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
Burnham brings in top econ…
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Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live ⊖
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister
The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists who targeted property connected to Keir Sta…
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There is a path to peace for Starmer and Burnham – even as their backers prepare for battle | Tom Baldwin ⊕⊕
If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men
One of the many problems with our politics now is that only the loud…
Burnham's day of destiny? Polls open in Makerfield by-election as Labour plotting rages... with Starmer braced for challenge within days if mayor returns to Commons ⊕
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Polling stations have opened as Andy Burnham attempts to return to the Commons so he can challenge Keir Starmer.
Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? ⊕
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About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster
An election that could shape the future of UK politics for…
Wes Streeting's allies have discussed staging a 'coup' against Keir Starmer when the PM is out of the country next month ⊕
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Backers of the former health secretary discussed the plot at a drinks event for supporters at Westminster's Barley Mow pub just hours after Mr Streeting called on the PM to step down.
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