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Angela Rayner is expected to urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to stand as a candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection. Burnham faces potential opposition from Starmer’s allies, who fear his return to Parliament could position him as a leadership challenger. The pressure highlights internal Labour dynamics as Starmer weighs the political risks of Burnham’s candidacy against the potential benefits in the byelection. The situation underscores ongoing tensions within the party leadership.
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