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Mayor Burnham's By-Election Bid Sparks Labour Turmoil

1/25/2026

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced he will run in Gordon and Denton by-election, sparking Labour civil war and challenging Sir Keir Starmer.
Former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove warned of increased Russian attacks on the United Kingdom in an undeclared war.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about NATO troops in Afghanistan, drawing criticism from Sir Rod Stewart.
In London, traffic remains severe with average speeds of 6.9 mph.

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced he will run in Gordon and Denton by-election, sparking Labour civil war and challenging Sir Keir Starmer.
Former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove warned of increased Russian attacks on the United Kingdom in an undeclared war.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about NATO troops in Afghanistan, drawing criticism from Sir Rod Stewart.
In London, traffic remains severe with average speeds of 6.9 mph.