Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Politics and Government
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/world/europe/andy-burnham-election-uk-starmer-makerfield.html