Brisbane Times ·australia ·2 hours ago

‘Turning point’: UK’s Starmer braces for showdown after potential challenger aces byelection

Andy Burnham won a special election for the Makerfield seat in the UK parliament, positioning him as a potential challenger to Labour leader Keir Starmer. Burnham secured nearly 55 percent of the 45,510 votes, significantly surpassing his closest rival. His victory bolsters his push for leadership amidst growing discontent within the party.

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