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Andy Burnham returned to Parliament following a decisive by-election victory in Makerfield where he significantly increased the Labour Party’s vote share. This win positions Burnham as a prominent challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who faces historically low approval ratings and internal pressure to resign.
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While The Independent frames the event as a significant shift in political momentum and electoral dynamics, The Canary focuses on internal leadership friction and the perceived weakness of Starmer’s personal authority.
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What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield winThe Independent