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Makerfield By-Election: High-Stakes Battle for Labour and Andy Burnham

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A by-election in Makerfield, a traditionally safe Labour seat, could decide the next UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham challenges for the seat amid pressure on PM Sir Keir Starmer to resign, with Reform UK posing a strong challenge.

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A by-election in Makerfield, a traditionally safe Labour seat, could decide the next UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham challenges for the seat amid pressure on PM Sir Keir Starmer to resign, with Reform UK posing a strong challenge.

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