Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

Published June 19, 2026 · Category: News

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Andy Burnham, Britain

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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