Starmer to help campaign for Andy Burnham at Makerfield by-election amid leadership challenge bid
Sir Keir Starmer plans to campaign for Andy Burnham in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. This election is seen as a crucial opportunity for Burnham to return to Parliament amid ongoing leadership speculation within the Labour Party. Starmer emphasized the importance of unity within the Labour movement during this campaign.
- ▪The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for June 18.
- ▪Andy Burnham is seeking to return to Westminster as a Labour MP.
- ▪Keir Starmer has called for the entire Labour movement to support the campaign.
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- ▪ Greens consider helping Labour’s Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election — Financial Times — World
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