By-election outcome in Greater Manchester influences the ongoing leadership contest.
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Updated Jun 17
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What happened
By-election outcome in Greater Manchester influences the ongoing leadership contest.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
Related events
- The outcome of the Holborn by-election is being cited as a factor determining Keir Starmer's leadership viability.
- A discussion regarding leadership challenges has taken place, focusing on regional leadership and local government roles.
- A mayoral byelection is underway in Greater Manchester, with incumbent mayor facing a major challenge from contenders including Andy Burnham and others.