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UK lawmaker resigns seat, clearing path for leadership challenger Burnham
<p>LONDON, May 14 - British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a chance to return to parliament and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.</p>
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