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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?

BBC Politics · Jun 19, 2026, 5:13 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM.

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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?

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