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Starmer Will Not Block Burnham's Bid for Makerfield MP Seat Amid Labour Turmoil

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Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP for Makerfield, as Labour faces internal strife following local election losses, with multiple resignations and calls for Starmer's resignation.

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