POLITICSJun 19 · 09:09 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

Starmer's main rival wins key Makerfield election, looks to premiership

Andy Burnham won a by-election in northern England, sparking speculation about a challenge to Keir Starmer. Labour is losing support to the Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK in opinion polls.

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