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Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2026, 9:53 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Thursday's contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's premiership.

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