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UK Politics Live: Burnham Gains Support for Makerfield Byelection Amid Labour Leadership Speculation

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Andy Burnham gains support from Wes Streeting and unions for Makerfield byelection, potentially paving way for Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.

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Andy Burnham gains support from Wes Streeting and unions for Makerfield byelection, potentially paving way for Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.

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