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Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon. The victory boosts Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid Labour leadership speculation.
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