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Andy Burnham

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UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham’s by-election win.
The prime minister is facing an imminent challenge from Andy Burnham, fresh off his Makerfield election victory.
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Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power

Andy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime…

Labour thinks that in Andy Burnham it's discovered the holy grail - that he's the man to take on those nasty, insurgent populists and win. It should prepare to be disappointed before the year is out.

Prime minister said to be calling cabinet members but faces growing consensus that his time in Downing Street is over

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Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.
The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals

When world leaders are elected it is usually a solemn moment, but when Labour party vetera…

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