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High-stakes Makerfield by-election set for June 18

Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.

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High-stakes Makerfield by-election set for June 18Contest could give Andy Burnham — who has eyes on the Labour leadership — a route back into parliament to challenge Keir Starmer.
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