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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential leadership challenge from newly-elected Andy Burnham
Labour's Andy Burnham won a special election on Friday and gained a seat in Parliament. He has openly spoken about challenging Keir Starmer as leader.

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Britain’s Keir Starmer could face imminent challenge as key rival Andy Burnham wins special election
Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament
UK politician Andy Burnham could now challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the governing Labour Party, and the country, having resoundingly won the election as the Member...

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In Britain, a Rival’s Stunning Victory May Force Starmer’s Last Stand
Harman: Hard to tell any difference between Burnham and Starmer
How can ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham topple Kier Starmer and seize No. 10?
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor known as the “King of the North,” secured victory in the Makerfield constituency in northwest England with 54.8% of the vote, comfortably ahead of Nigel Fara...

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‘Reform need to get their act together’: Your Makerfield by-election reactions
U.K. Updates: Starmer Under Pressure After Labour Rival Wins Key Election

Makerfield by-election result live: Cabinet minister urges Keir Starmer to QUIT as PM after Burnham win

Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham is hoping to defeat Reform’s Robert Kenyon in the seismic by-election, and then is widely expected to challenge the Prime Minister

Is time up for Keir Starmer as PM?

Will SIr Keir Starmer continue as Prime Minister after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election? Reaction and analysis from red wall Labour MP Jo White and DEFRA Secretary Emma Reynolds and crossbench peer and former Treasury minister Lord Jim O'Neill.
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Burnham's allies issue dramatic threat to Sir Keir Starmer after ex-mayor sweeps Makerfield victory

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.
The Economist

World in Brief: Israel and Hizbullah agree to a ceasefire; ministers urge Keir Starmer to resign

Government ministers, including reportedly the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, urged Sir Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his resignation. Britain’s prime minister faces an imminent leadership challenge from Andy Burnham,

U.S. and Iran peace talks postponed and U.K. PM Keir Starmer braces for leadership battle: Morning Rundown

Peace talks between U.S. and Iranian leaders have been postponed amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The newest member of the U.K.’s Parliament wants to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. More than 2 million celebrate the Knicks’ NBA title win on the streets of New York.

'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay

Harry and Meghan will stay in "a royal palace" when they visit the UK next month, the Sun reports. The paper understands that the family may stay in Buckingham Palace. It will be the first time in four years since their children, Archie 7, and Lilibet, 5, have visited the UK, the paper says.

Andy Burnham wins UK Parliament seat, key step in bid to oust prime minister

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.