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Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a large majority, defeating Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon by 9,231 votes and the hardline Restore Britain party. The result is seen as a step toward challenging Keir Starmer's leadership.
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