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Starmer Says He Will Campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
Starmer says Labour must unite for Burnham as Reform UK’s Nigel Farage campaigns in the contest and nominations reopen.
- On Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer pledged to campaign for Andy Burnham in the June 18 Makerfield by-election, describing the contest as a "straight fight between Labour and Reform."
- Starmer's leadership faced crisis last week after dozens of Labour MPs called for him to stand down, following Wes Streeting's resignation as health secretary over the government's perceived "drift."
- Seeking to shift the political agenda, The Prime Minister emphasized economic gains including 0.6% GDP growth, while announcing a £350 million chemicals fund and VAT cuts from 20% to 5%.
- Reform leader Nigel Farage vowed to "throw the kitchen sink" at the by-election, calling the contest a "David versus Goliath battle" between Burnham and candidate Robert Kenyon.
- The Green Party reopened candidate nominations on Thursday after its previous candidate withdrew for "personal and family reasons," leaving the field in flux.
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Makerfield By-election LIVE As Starmer Says He WILL Support Burnham Campaign - Updates
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning to support Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, despite looming speculation of a leadership contest. The Prime Minister also sought to draw attention to his Government’s record and away from ‘all the other discussions that are going on’ in apparent reference to the leadership speculation […] The post Makerfield by-election LIVE as Starmer says he WILL support Burnham campaign – updates …
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