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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Could this woman determine who will be Britain’s next prime minister?

With just hours to go until they head to the polls, the people of Makerfield hold Britain’s political future in their hands.

The by-election was triggered by a Labour MP seeking to give Andy Burnham an opportunity to return to Westminster and challenge Sir Keir Starmer, whose leadership remains under immense strain.

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