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Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England, June 15 - If Andy Burnham wins Thursday's election in Makerfield, the seat he needs to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country's leadership, it may have less to do with his…

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The Straits TimesJun 15, 2026, 2:43 PM

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England, June 15 - If Andy Burnham wins Thursday's election in Makerfield, the seat he needs to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country's leadership, it may have less to do with his own appeal than the feuding of two populist right-wing parties splitting their vote.

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