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Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer's aides are preparing for a leadership contest with Andy Burnham, who may return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Downing Street sources state Starmer is determined to contest any leadership challenge, including potential actions against ministers supporting Burnham.
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