Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom, June 18, 2026 (AFP) - Starmer's Labour rival eyes win in UK poll key to PM's fate

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2026-06-18

UK voters went to the polls on Thursday in a historic local election which could determine the future of beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. All eyes are on Labour veteran and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham seeking to win the parliamentary by-election for the Makerfield constituency in northwestern England, so he can then try to oust Starmer as party leader and win the keys to Downing Street. Polling stations opened at 7:00 am......

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