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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, leading to calls for Sir Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his departure as Labour leader, while Starmer warned against a leadership challenge.

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Makerfield, UK

Who
Sir Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Jon Trickett, Kemi Badenoch, Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
What
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, leading to calls for Sir Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his departure as Labour leader, while Starmer warned against a leadership challenge.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:01:12 GMT · 2h 9m ago
Where
Makerfield, UK ·
Why
Andy Burnham's landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election intensified speculation and calls for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer within the Labour party.
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The by-election result and potential Labour leadership challenge introduce political uncertainty in the UK, which the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warns could negatively affect business confidence and investment.

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