Labour's Andy Burnham wins special UK election, setting up showdown with Starmer
Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a special election for a seat in Parliament, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, defeated Rob Kenyon of Reform UK in Makerfield. The victory strengthens Burnham's st…
Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a special election for a seat in Parliament, positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, defeated Rob Kenyon of Reform UK in Makerfield. The victory strengthens Burnham's st…
LONDON (AP) Labours 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 S…
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