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Starmer and Burnham Discuss Unity Amid By-Election Tensions

2/24/2026

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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, met Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, in Manchester to discuss unity ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election.
The Prime Minister blocked Burnham from running, triggering discontent among Labour voters.
Burnham is actively supporting Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia in the by-election.
Starmer reaffirmed Britain's support for Ukraine and announced £20 million for emergency repairs and military training.

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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, met Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, in Manchester to discuss unity ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election.
The Prime Minister blocked Burnham from running, triggering discontent among Labour voters.
Burnham is actively supporting Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia in the by-election.
Starmer reaffirmed Britain's support for Ukraine and announced £20 million for emergency repairs and military training.