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  1. In the Makerfield by-election, Rob Kenyon lost to Simons, leading to accusations that Andy Burnham had used the constituency as a political stepping stone.
  2. Makerfield byelection outcome determines future leadership.

A by-election win could trigger a leadership crisis and potential defections from Labour ranks.

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A by-election win could trigger a leadership crisis and potential defections from Labour ranks.

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Andy BurnhamKeir StarmerGreen Party

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  1. John Major compared Burnham to Donald Trump amid discussions of Starmer's leadership future.1 source
  2. A Green Party candidate won the Goldsmid ward by-election, accompanied by a former councillor switching allegiance.Sub-event
  3. By-election outcome linked to potential Labour leadership crisis and defections.1 source

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Within In the Makerfield by-election, Rob Kenyon lost to Simons, leading to accusations that Andy Burnham had used the constituency as a political stepping stone.

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