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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Corbett

Andy Burnham rules out early general election if he dethrones Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to not calling an early general election should he become prime minister.

This declaration comes as he contests the Makerfield by-election, a strategic move widely interpreted as paving the way for a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party.

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