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By-election counts were held in Wigan and Arbroath, following Josh Simons' resignation, which opened a seat for Andy Burnham.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 18

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What happened

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Who's involved

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Keir Starmer Andy Burnham Josh Simons

How it developed

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Jun 19Josh Simons won a by-election in Makerfield constituency, a development that challenges the current leadership.Sub-event
Jun 18Wigan by-election count held after Simons resigned, leading to Burnham seeking a role in Starmer's government.1 source
- liverpoolecho.co.uk

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The entities involved

Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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- The UK's approach to Europe is currently under scrutiny.17:21
Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
- Andy Burnham accused the Kremlin of interfering in elections and warned voters about threats to democracy in Europe.21:21
- Andrew Bowie urged Andy Burnham to approve plans for North Sea oil drilling.20:23
Josh Simons
Entrepreneur, musician, and CEO of Vinyl Group Ltd

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Coverage

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Jun 18liverpoolecho.co.uk