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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest should he win the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The statement comes amid ongoing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a potential challenge involving Wes Streeting.
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7 tagsLabour leadershipby-electionMakerfieldAndy BurnhamKeir StarmerUK politicsWestminster
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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
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